On Tuesday morning, parts of Lagos State were once again submerged after heavy rainfall that began in the early hours.
This latest flooding happened only weeks after another downpour had caused serious damage across the state.
Reporters gathered that property worth millions of naira was destroyed in Ikorodu, which was one of the worst-hit areas.
Tuesday’s experience was no different as major roads and several communities across the state were covered by floodwaters.
From Ago Palace Way in Okota to Ikorodu, Akowonjo, and Lekki, residents complained that their homes and shops were flooded, leaving them stranded.
A viral video shared on Tuesday showed Mr. Idowu Street in Akowonjo completely filled with water.
“This is just three hours of rain and everywhere is flooded. We live here too; this is not fair,” one resident lamented.
In Okota, vehicles moved slowly through the heavily flooded Ago Palace Way as the rain made the road almost impassable.
Another video from Osapa London in Lekki showed flooded roads connecting different estates in the area.
A resident, Mustapha, said, “When the rain started, I knew I couldn’t go out today. The water is so deep that it can damage your car. Even Uber drivers avoid our area now.”
Motorists and pedestrians also faced heavy traffic on several flooded highways. In some places, vehicles broke down on waterlogged roads, making things worse for commuters rushing to work.
One pedestrian, Mojisola Ajisafe, said the flood on the road linking Agege to Ogba and Wempco Road caused vehicles to stop moving.
She explained that the T-junction near the Mobil filling station was so flooded that only SUVs and buses could pass, while other vehicles had to wait. This led to heavy traffic and made people get to work late.
Ikorodu residents also shared videos of flooded streets, describing the experience as another nightmare for the community.
Commercial drivers in Egbeda-Idimu complained that flooding has become a frequent problem on their route.
A driver, Saheed, told reporters, “We have complained many times, but nothing has changed. The government needs to find a permanent solution.”
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, said on August 4 that while the state has systems to manage flash floods, the heavy rainfall sometimes overwhelms drainage channels.
He explained that Lagos, being a coastal city, is naturally at risk of flooding because rising water levels in the lagoon slow down drainage. Climate change, he added, is making the problem worse.
The spokesperson for the ministry, Adekunle Adeshina, did not respond to calls or messages as of the time of filing this report.
