Rainfall Prediction: Residents of low lying areas should relocate- Lagos govt
Lagos State Government has directed residents of low lying areas, especially those on the river banks, to relocate, in view of the heavy rainfall and attendant flash flooding prediction by Nigerian Meteorology Services, NIMET, in the state.
The state government, however, reassured residents that irrespective of the new rainfall advisory issued by NIMET on flash flooding, adequate measures have been put in place to contain any eventuality.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, said this on the preparedness for heavy rainfalls, which resume in September and release of water and from the Oyan Dam.
He identified residents of the area especially river banks like Agiliti, Ajegunle, Isheri North, Owode, Iwaya, Makoko, Badia, Ijora, Isaalu, Pota and Shiribi among others to be on the alert.
“All residents of the listed areas must be at alert to relocate to higher grounds to save their lives and property when water is released by Oyan Dam authorities. For such people, they can always return to their abode when the water subsides.
In his remarks, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Mr. Lekan Shodeinde urged residents to support government effort through regular cleaning of the drains in front of their houses.
