The Lagos State Government has alerted residents of the state, especially those residing on the banks of Ogun River, to be ready to protect themselves due to the intensity of flooding to be caused by heavy rainfall and the release of water from Oyan Dam due to rising water level.
In an alert seen by National Daily, it listed Ketu Alapere Agric Owode Onirin Ajegunle Alagbole Kara Isheri Olowora Araromi Otun Orisha community Agiliti Meiran Maidan Mile 12 Odo Ogun Owode Elede Agboyi I Agboyi II Agboyi III as areas that are likely to be affected.
The state government, however, urged residents not to panic, as every arrangement has been put in place to ensure adequate protection of lives and property.
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“Going by the projection of the Seasonal Rainfall Pattern released early in the year by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, the peak of the resurgent rainfall for the year will be in October. The situation may also be worsened by the release of water from Oyan Dam by the managers, the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority which has increased the level of water of the lagoon.
“We will continue to monitor Lagos State Government, Inland Waterways & NEMA and share updates. #DrivingInLagos #LagosDriving #Floods2022 #NigeriaFloods2022 #Dam #OyanDam.