The Lagos State Government has ordered residents in low‑lying and flood‑prone communities to relocate after a fresh seven‑day flood alert was issued by the National Institute of Hydrology and Strategic Studies (NiHSA).
The directive comes as heavy rains continue to affect the city, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures to protect lives and property. Residents in the affected areas are advised to move to safer locations until the flood risk subsides.
NiHSA’s alert, which covers a week of anticipated flooding, highlights the increasing vulnerability of Lagos’s coastal and riverine zones to rising water levels. The government’s evacuation order is part of a broader strategy to mitigate the impact of recurrent floods in the region.
Local officials have set up temporary shelters and are coordinating with emergency services to assist those who need to leave their homes. The move follows a series of similar warnings issued earlier this year as the city grapples with seasonal rainfall and inadequate drainage infrastructure.
For more information on evacuation routes and support services, residents are encouraged to check official government channels and local news outlets.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>