The Lagos State Government has issued a flood alert to residents, warning that several parts of the state may experience heavy rainfall, flash floods, rising water levels and possible riverbank overflows between June 14 and June 21, 2026.
The advisory was issued by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mahamood Adegbite, following a flood prediction update released by the Federal Ministry of Environment.
According to the forecast, communities considered to be at critical risk include Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Lekki, Ojo, Orile-Agege, Surulere, Agege, Alimosho and Kosofe.
The flood prediction report, signed by the Director of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management, Usman Bokani, classified the identified locations as “Critical Risk Areas” and urged residents to remain vigilant throughout the forecast period.
Authorities advised communities within the affected areas to maintain a high level of flood awareness, identify safe evacuation routes, and take necessary measures to protect vulnerable persons, particularly children, the elderly and residents living in low-lying areas.
The report also cautioned against trading, construction, or residential activities within active floodplains, drainage corridors and riverbank settlements, noting that such locations are particularly susceptible to flooding during periods of intense rainfall.
Despite the warning, the Lagos State Government assured residents that there is no cause for panic, emphasizing that continuous maintenance and clearing of primary and secondary drainage channels have been ongoing across the state.
The government stated that its proactive flood control measures have significantly reduced the impact of heavy rainfall since the beginning of the rainy season, helping to prevent major flooding incidents in many parts of Lagos.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates, avoid blocked drainage channels, dispose of waste responsibly, and cooperate with emergency response agencies to ensure public safety during the forecast period.
The latest advisory underscores the need for preparedness as Lagos continues to experience seasonal rainfall associated with the peak of the rainy season.
