The Lagos State Government says residents should expect continued flash flooding due to climate change and other environmental pressures, but pledged ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure to address the problem. According to the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, more than 50 kilometres of secondary drainage collectors have been cleared and 38 primary channels dredged or maintained in the past two years. The government began flood awareness campaigns in April after early forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency predicted heavier rainfall this year compared to last.
Recent torrential rains have already affected parts of Ikorodu, with officials urging residents to heed flood warnings and prepare for more intense downpours in the months ahead. Authorities emphasise that despite the interventions, the impact of climate change means flooding risks cannot be entirely eliminated, making both government action and community preparedness critical.
Meanwhile, in Ebonyi State, a severe flood at Enohia Itim Community in Afikpo Local Council has left at least eight people dead, including three children, and destroyed farmlands belonging to over 800 residents. The incident occurred at a plantain plantation, and while three bodies have been recovered, five victims remain missing. Local authorities have promised relief support in partnership with state and federal agencies to assist the affected families and help the community recover from the disaster.
