Gridlock As Flood Grounds Commercial Activities In Lagos

Lagos experienced a heavy downpour from early yesterday till evening, leaving many cars and properties in several parts of the metropolis submerged.

LEADERSHIP Weekend checks revealed that many parts of state both on the island and mainland were affected by the flood.

Flood as deep as 18 inches above the road took over prominent areas in the state, destroying belongings of the residents. Some of the areas adversely affected included Awolowo Road in Ikeja, Ogunnusi Road and Omole inward Berger.As the rains pounded Lagos metropolis, heavy vehicular gridlocks were witnessed in some parts of the state, including around Toyin Street up to Alade Market in the same axis which was almost impassable, same as Allen Avenue, from Opebi, towards Awolowo Way.

“Once the rainwater gets to half of the wheels it sweeps off your vehicle, kindly park and move on to higher ground for safety.”Farinloye also advised that trekking should be avoided during downpours, saying ,“The rainwater must have risen above our ankles, once it happens like this, the flood has the capacity to carry us off.

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