Ajah, Lekki, Surulere, Agungi, Ikorodu, and numerous other neighborhoods bore the brunt of torrential rains that inundated the city in the early hours of Wednesday.
The downpour, which lasted several hours, submerged streets and homes, leaving residents grappling with waist-deep waters and unprecedented challenges.
In the Ojo district, north of the city, a stark scene unfolded as desperate locals devised makeshift solutions to navigate the deluge.
A viral video captured residents charging desperate commuters ₦200 per head to ferry them across flooded streets.
Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for the Lagos Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources said “The EFAG team from the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources were deployed to monitor/clear the flash flood at the Olopomeji section of Iyana Oworo.
“The road is now free from rain water. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
As the cleanup and recovery efforts continue, questions are being raised about the city’s preparedness for such weather events.
Climate experts warn that urban planning and drainage systems must be urgently upgraded to prevent future disasters of this magnitude.
