News24 | Nigeria Issues Flood Alert for over Half of Its 36 States

News24 | Nigeria issues flood alert for over half of its 36 states

Nigerian weather forecasters on Wednesday warned that parts of 21 of the country’s 36 states are likely to experience flooding in the coming days due to heavy rains, as Lagos officials warned residents in some areas to evacuate.

'Move now’ - Lagos govt warns residents of Lekki, Ikorodu over flooding

Lagos State Government has warned residents in low-lying areas of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to relocate to higher ground due to the risk of severe

Lagos State Govt reassures residents over flash floods, says infrastructure in place to manage flooding

The Lagos State Government has urged residents not to panic over the flash flooding witnessed across several parts of the state earlier this week, assuring that resilient infrastructure is in place to manage the situation.  The post Lagos State Govt reassures residents over flash floods, says infrastructure in place to manage flooding  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Lagos Urges Lekki, Ikorodu, Other Flood-Prone Residents Areas to Relocate

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government has warned residents in flood-prone areas such as Lekki, Ajegunle, and Ikorodu to consider relocating to safer upland regions, citing imminent flash flooding due to intensifying rainfall and the effects of climate change. The warning was issued by Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, during a televised interview on Channels TV on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. His comments follow …

Lagos warns Lekki, Ikorodu, Other residents to relocate over Flood Risk

The Lagos State Government has advised residents living in low-lying areas to relocate to higher ground to avoid being victims of flooding, as the city braces for heavier rainfall this year. The warning, issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, follows predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that Lagos will experience significantly more rainfall in 2025 than in the previous year. Wahab, sp…

Flooding: ‘Move Now’, Lagos Warns Residents In Parts Of Lekki, Ikorodu

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents in parts of Lekki, Ikorodu and Ajegunle areas of the state to relocate from lowlands to highlands to avoid being victims of floodi…