4 Places you should avoid in Lekki when seeking accomodation because of their vulnerability to flood

Lekki is one of the most popular areas in Lagos state. This is largely because the area is where you are more likely to find many wealthy Nigerians who live in expensive houses and drive around in expensive cars. I believe everyone wants to live in Lekki, but does everyone really want to live in Lekki?

Over some years now, Lekki has always been in the news whenever there is flood in Lagos. Flood is one of the greatest enemies of the Nigeria’s most economically important state. The reason for the recurrent flooding of Lagos state is dependent on several factors, some which are natural and others man-made. However, we will be focusing on Lekki in this article, and the places you should try to avoid when you are trying to get an accomodation in Lagos state.

1. Ajah

Ajah is a town in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Lagos State in Nigeria. It is one of the most popular town in Lagos. It comprises of Addo, Langbasa, Badore, Ajiwe, and many other areas.

Sadly, Ajah is also popular for its vulnerability to flooding. Whenever there is flooding in Lagos, the Ajah area is one of the most affected places and this is mainly because the area is close to the river and has a naturally low land that is slightly above sea level. Unfortunately, the people of the area are not also helping matters as the drainage system is most times blocked by wastes from improper disposal.

2. Chevy view

Chevy view estate is another area of Lekki where flood is a regular visitor. According to reviews, the estate has many shallow, clogged and substandard drainage systems. Also, because the ground of this area is sloppy, it makes it vulnerable to flood.

3. Elegushi

It is not only Elegushi beach this town is known for, it also experiences issues with flooding. Some areas of Elegushi are always waterlogged even when there is no heavy rainfall. This is largely attributed to the closeness of the area to the sea.

Sadly, whenever there is heavy rainfall, this area is flooded because of its level and closeness to the sea.

4. Agungi

The main reasons for the flood in Agungi is the poor drainage system. This is an area where developers buy land, build houses for sale but forget to construct good drainage systems to save the area from flood. Sadly, when flood arrives, this area is often affected because of the poor drainage system.

It is not strange that many places are affected by flood in Lagos, the best way to avoid flood in Lagos is to get a