Lagos Sympathizes with Residents over Torrential Rainfall
Lagos State Government yesterday sympathized with all residents of the state for the torrential rainfalls of the last two days and its resultant dislocations.
He explained that because Lagos is a coastal city, the heavy rainfall of Thursday which commenced from Wednesday brought about a back flow from the Lagoon which caused the flash flood experienced all over. He reiterated that residents should be conscious that whenever it rains and the high water level in the lagoon locks up the collectors, thus preventing easy discharge into the lagoon, which ultimately leads to backflow of water into the streets.
The Commissioner advised residents of the state in low- lying areas to always relocate from such areas when rainfall starts especially during the rainy season, saying this has become imperative to avert any loss of life and properties during such heavy downpours going forward.
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