allrightsir:



absolute nonsense!!!


Please take a look at google earth and see the elevation of most places on the island, you will see that they are on average 2-10m ABOVE sea level.

Elevation: Generally at or below sea level, some parts already under threat

http://www.encyclopedia.com/places/africa/nigeria-political-geography/lagos

Water released from those cold regions now drifts towards warmer regions and cause the ocean level to the rise above the normal.” The implication of this for Lagos, he said, is that “most parts of Lagos State below the sea level are affected. So if we have a sea surge and it is not controlled then we are in trouble.

There is much to fear as Lagos is one of the cities in West Africa adjudged vulnerable to ocean surge.



http://www.informationng.com/2012/10/lagos-may-no-longer-exist-in-50-years-as-a-result-of-climate-change-if-nothing-is-done.html

allrightsir:


BULLSHIT!!!

I dont think you understand what sea level is. Youve heard that saying "water finds it's level"? Next time you are crossing Falomo Bridge, look at the water level....that is the sea level and if Ikoyi that is surrounded by water is not flooded, you cannot use sea level as an excuse for the flooding in Lekki


I also dont think you understand the simple concept that water flows downwards not up and water that cannot flow will accumulate.

High brow, high risk The flooding menace of Lagos’ rich enclaves

Worst hit were many roads leading in and out of Lekki, Victoria Island and Ikoyi, where scores of people were seen wadding through large puddles of water that had taken over different sections of both communities and their roads.


http://tribuneonlineng.com/high-brow-high-risk-%E2%80%A2the-flooding-menace-lagos-rich-enclaves/

989900:



Tsunamis are rare occurrences -- they are very devastating!
Torrential rainfall is responsible for over 90% of heavy flooding.
There is a lot of materials on Google and YouTube.

ooshinibos:

I understand what you mean but lets not give the useless Nigerian govt excuse not to do their jobs ..those areas in Dubai , Tokyo etc ..have drainage system , can you imagine what will happen if there was no drainage system ....we are lucky in Nigeria that we don't have this kind of typhoon rains ..the last flood that happened in England, the head of the local council was fired and fined for not making adequate preparation for the flood , will the this ever happen in run down Nigeria

http://akinwunmiambode.com/lagos-state-government-begins-construction-of-magodo-shangisha-drainage-canal/

allrightsir:


ofcourse some areas with poor drainage will be affected

This thing is common sense, you can choose to use it if you have or not. The record amount of rainfall EVER in Nigeria is 600MM in Akwa Ibom and that was took 1 whole month. All the places that got flooded today are all well above sea level. The flood is not die to sea level but drainage.....good night.

Those who want to think will think and those who dont wont. If this flood was a sea level problem the whole of Ikoyi will be flooded because the water surrounding Ikoyi is at sea level.

I really dont hink this deserves more effort on my part, you either get it or you dont

allrightsir:



My friend it's not about building, all the ones they built in Lekki are blocked with sand and water hyacinths.. have you seen any that flows?


The one in Lekki is taken over by weeds, the one in osapa same thing.

allrightsir:


You did not answer my issues about drainage and town planning and the fact that all our homes and building are convered in concrete, instead you focused on what I said about Ikoyi.


Like i said use your brain. I also said go to google earth if you really want to know parts that are above or close to sea level.


I really dont have much else to say to to youm you deserve the contempth with which i respond because you are talking like a slowpoke

allrightsir:


The problem with our country is we have so many educated illiterates. people who lack the capacity for ccritical thinking That you can say that Lagos is below sea level just highlights your lack of common sense.

I asked you before, do you know what sea level is?

You see the lagoon everyday and yet with your education you chosse to beleive Lagos is below sea level just because some faceless person who credentials you dont know tells you Lagos is below sea level.

You know I really hate that I share the same country with ignoramuses like yourself because with people like you the country can never move forward.

common sense 101: water finds it's level and water flows downwards, if lagos were below sea level, you wont need rain for Lagos to be flooded, the sea will come to you

deomelo:








While there can never be 100% drainage to combat flooding in any society, even on advanced countries, but suggesting that Lagos state is not doing anything about drainage or not constructing any is just ignorance and flawed assertions.

ooshinibos:


good report but this should have been done earlier by previous government ...

Sacluxpaint:


But the residents are not complaining, mainland peeps should just stop the unnecessary hating.

marylandcakes:


That the bitter truth.

Sacluxpaint:
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Most mainland residents fantasize moving to the island. Even if Ikoyi na swimming pool, no mind relocate.

marylandcakes:


Ikoyi is much better in my opinion.

Sacluxpaint:
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Most mainland residents fantasize moving to the island. Even if Ikoyi na swimming pool, no mind relocate.

Sacluxpaint:
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Most mainland residents fantasize moving to the island. Even if Ikoyi na swimming pool, no mind relocate.

IsheriNorthGRA:


Lies.

Sacluxpaint:


Oga, I know say u wan sell property for Isheri North, but I am giving you a truthful opinion.

IsheriNorthGRA:


Lies I say. The price of a plot in Magodo is costlier than any part of Lekki.

You guys should stop thinking like babies. Not everyone is crazy about highrises along the road.

Home is where the comfort it. Island and mainland have serene environments and ghettos.

deomelo:




You are right, they need to do more, but while constructing and expanding the drainage system is good and should be done, emphasis should be placed on inland man mad reservoirs in every neighborhood to receive and store rain water.


Previous admin I'm sure did their best even though not enough...
I agree with you ..we need people like you in Nigeria , am impressed by your insight



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