[VIDEO] Lagos Flooding: Lekki Submerged as Heavy Rain Paralyzes Major Roads

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Torrential rainfall has caused severe flooding across Lagos, submerging major roads and residential areas in Lekki and other island axes, stranding commuters and damaging properties. The hours-long downpour overwhelmed blocked drainage systems, leading to widespread traffic gridlock and raising fresh concerns about the city’s infrastructure resilience during the rainy season.

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Heavy rainfall triggered extensive flooding in Lagos, particularly affecting Lekki.
Key areas like the Lekki Expressway, 3rd Mainland Bridge, and Ago Palace Way were submerged.
Residents reported that blocked drainage worsened the flooding and slowed the water's receding.
Commuters abandoned vehicles and trekked as traffic ground to a halt.
A witness described a near-accident on the 3rd Mainland Bridge due to high water levels.
Residents complained of foul smells, mosquitoes, and a lack of government intervention.
Traffic officials were deployed to manage gridlock as authorities warned against waste dumping.

The recurring floods highlight persistent infrastructural gaps in one of Africa’s largest cities, where seasonal rains repeatedly expose vulnerabilities in urban planning and drainage management.

Sources: Daily Trust