Torrential rain hit Lagos on Wednesday morning, causing flooding in most parts of the city and major roads.
The downpour started at 2 am, leading to homes and estates being submerged in water.
Areas affected by the flood included Surulere, Ijesha, Okokomaiko, Ibeju-Lekki, Greenland Estate in Mende, Gbagada, Oshodi, Isolo, Lekki, Ikoyi, Ogba, Ikeja, and Ajah.
Key roads such as the Iyana-Oworonshoki link to the Third Mainland Bridge, LASU/Iba-Ojo road, Awolowo Road in Ikeja, Apapa-Gbagada expressway, and the Lagos-Ibadan highway were all inundated by the floodwaters.
Arterial roads were impacted as well.
Many pupils, students, and workers were unable to leave their homes due to the flood.
Vehicles parked in upscale neighborhoods and garages were submerged by early morning.
Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for environment and water resources in Lagos, mentioned that a team has been sent to clear the “flash floods” in specific areas of Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Motorists and commuters found themselves stranded as a result of the flooding in the Alagbado and Ifo areas of Ogun state. Feel free to take a look at some pictures.
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