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A Lagos resident has shared a heartbreaking video detailing the devastating impact of a recent flood in his area.

In the video, he says:
“Hello everybody, good morning. This is what I’m dealing with in my area… From August 3 to August 4, both the inside and outside of my house have been completely flooded. It’s like an ocean. Look—my three cars are submerged in water.”

The video has since gone viral, attracting numerous reactions across social media platforms.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs6k8sVnLeU?si=0-NlKSU7qIygRxdK

Just a day rain oo.
Lagos is over rated.
Wondering what will happen it's 7 days rain

princepee:
Just a day rain oo.
Lagos is over rated.
Wondering what will happen it's 7 days rain

This is not just a day's rain, it's nonstop heavy rain for almost 18 hours. I don't think there's any part of Lagos that did not experience it, even parts of neighbouring Ogun State. It's like all the rain that didn't fall in July decided to fall within 2 days in August. I'm shocked that the power got restored before the rain stopped completely.

. May God have Mercy on us. Yesterday nor be here, it is still on going till 3rs days

Open gutter filled with dirts or roads without no drainage system at all. But in all honesty, Lagos state and many other states in Nigeria really need to prioritize a well functioning drainage system. Flood happens but surely can be managed.

Osebanjo:
Open gutter filled with dirts or roads without no drainage system at all. But in all honesty, Lagos state and many other states in Nigeria really need to prioritize a well functioning drainage system. Flood happens but surely can be managed.

Almost everywhere of the world, if rain falls continuously for 18 hours, it will flood.

Water will find its way and there isn't any drainage you can build to evacuate that amount of water which is why it is called a flash flood.

When the rain stops, the water will go down. It is normal

Mynd44:
Almost everywhere of the world, if rain falls continuously for 18 hours, it will flood.

Water will find its way and there isn't any drainage you can build to evacuate that amount of water which is why it is called a flash flood.

When the rain stops, the water will go down. It is normal

I know bro. All the same we have poor drainage system in Nigeria.

Na exactly this kain rain carry caterpillar excavator from okearo matogun to ikeja bustop 2 days ago.



What nature cannot do does not exist.

Just look at the reckless manner the buildings were erected in that area...!

No single consideration for flood control or adequate drainage routes.

Please, where exactly is the flood water supposed to go to?!!

I remember how citizens challenged and insulted Oshiomhole when he was governor and told them that several buildings had to go in order to control flood.



Government from national down to state needs to take town planning and drainage control more seriously... They should be ruthless about it too.

Most Nigerians are just anyhow people, cutting corners and later coming to blame the leaders.


As if rain or flood water is expected to magically vanish into thin air.

princepee:
Just a day rain oo.
Lagos is over rated.
Wondering what will happen it's 7 days rain

I was expecting to find people like you here, by the way is it only Lagos that gets flooded during such torrential rains?

Read to understand. Not to reply. He said flood do happen, but it can be managed.

Mynd44:
Almost everywhere of the world, if rain falls continuously for 18 hours, it will flood.

Water will find its way and there isn't any drainage you can build to evacuate that amount of water which is why it is called a flash flood.

When the rain stops, the water will go down. It is normal

The rains were very serious and intense these few days so I'm not surprised some places in Lagos are experiencing floods

This is our collective fault. We block drainages with our indiscriminate dumping of refuse almost everywhere.

We are the culprits!

I thought Lagos announced that there's a water pump to dispose of flood water ?

Why 🤣 wasn't it put to work ?

Bad planning, poor regulations, poor governance and profiteering over administration will always bring similar results.

Expect more flooding.

Secondly, this preoccupation with Lekki and environs after Victoria Island will kill some people. 😂

There are other places in Nigeria, but you chose to live in a place where you will be at the mercy of excess water and bad governance every rainy season and you expect sympathy. 😂😂😂

That Nigerian follow follow mentality will show you guys pepper this season. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

dominique:
This is not just a day's rain, it's nonstop heavy rain for almost 18 hours. I don't think there's any part of Lagos that did not experience it, even parts of neighbouring Ogun State. It's like all the rain that didn't fall in July decided to fall within 2 days in August. I'm shocked that the power got restored before the rain stopped completely.

And so what? Rain does fall more than 18 hours in other places southwest and no flooding.
Just accept that Lagos is overrated and lack proper drainage infrastructure

Na una wey go build for prone areas now see the result

Mtchww!


The biggest slum in West Africa, Lagos.

Not even on free rent, I can't live in Lagos.

Profound way nature is asking you, What are you doing with 3 cars in your compound?

Ah what's going on in tinubu Dubai na. Abi him still embezzle money for proper drainage

Mynd44:
Almost everywhere of the world, if rain falls continuously for 18 hours, it will flood.

Water will find its way and there isn't any drainage you can build to evacuate that amount of water which is why it is called a flash flood.

When the rain stops, the water will go down. It is normal

I feel you, but truth be told, Lagos is overbuilt. Many parts of Lagos shouldn't have houses on them at all.

The kind of flooding I saw in that video tells me very clearly that the area is an obvious flood plain and shouldn't have been developed.

princepee:
Just a day rain oo.
Lagos is over rated.
Wondering what will happen it's 7 days rain

una go jst dey talk.... Na nonstop rain more than 12 hrs

Three cars ? Werey wetin you dey carry 3 cars do. Are you into transportation

What safety net does your government have for you? Zero! Are you really living as a Nigerian?

The be the same lagos Tinubu built be this?

How many times have you heard of flooding in Warri and Enugu? It rains as much as it does in lagos here and no such stories

Make una keep on living in denial

dominique:
This is not just a day's rain, it's nonstop heavy rain for almost 18 hours. I don't think there's any part of Lagos that did not experience it, even parts of neighbouring Ogun State. It's like all the rain that didn't fall in July decided to fall within 2 days in August. I'm shocked that the power got restored before the rain stopped completely.

18 hours of non stop rain is still a day's rain. But I think most of this natural events can not be fully prepared for in Lagos or elsewhere..

He should have gotten himself two cars and one speedboat.

Softly bros.,Matogun to Ikeja aba. Take am easy. Matogun dey Ogun state for those that don't know...

Shellsploit:
Na exactly this kain rain carry caterpillar excavator from okearo matogun to ikeja bustop 2 days ago.



What nature cannot do does not exist.

greatiyk4u:
The be the same lagos Tinubu built be this?

How many times have you heard of flooding in Warri and Enugu? It rains as much as it does in lagos here and no such stories

Make una keep on living in denial

it is shameful that gully erosion that has wiped away all your land is not a concern for you but Lagos flood bothers you so much

How can a sensible government give the power of town planning to land owners?