Lagos raises alarm over flooding of parts of metropolis
The Lagos State Government has raised alarm over some parts of the state that are likely to be flooded during this year’s raining season following the prediction of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
Some of the areas include Ikosi-Ketu, Mile 12, Owode-Onirin and Isheri North scheme.
The state permanent secretary in the office of Drainage Services, Muyideen Akinsanya told newsmen in Alausa that the people of the areas must to the high grounds within the months of June to mid September and October to January.
Akinsanya explained that the information became necessary because the capacity of most of the canals within the metropolis is not likely to contain the volume of runoff expected from the rainfall.
He also advised residents and property owners along the banks and flood plains to be very vigilant and raise alarm in case of high rise in water level in their areas.
He however advised road users to avoid high speed and maintain their vehicles during this period.
Some of the areas include Ikosi-Ketu, Mile 12, Owode-Onirin and Isheri North scheme.
The state permanent secretary in the office of Drainage Services, Muyideen Akinsanya told newsmen in Alausa that the people of the areas must to the high grounds within the months of June to mid September and October to January.
Akinsanya explained that the information became necessary because the capacity of most of the canals within the metropolis is not likely to contain the volume of runoff expected from the rainfall.
He also advised residents and property owners along the banks and flood plains to be very vigilant and raise alarm in case of high rise in water level in their areas.
He however advised road users to avoid high speed and maintain their vehicles during this period.
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