The Lagos State Authorities has attributed the flash flooding witnessed throughout elements of town to a pure phenomenon often called tidal lock-up, attributable to excessive tide ranges from the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon.
The disclosure was made on Wednesday by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Atmosphere and Water Sources, Tokunbo Wahab, through his official X (previously Twitter) account.
In response to Wahab, the flash floods occurred because of rising tidal ranges which quickly blocked stormwater from draining into the ocean.
This led to a backup of rainwater, significantly in low-lying areas of town. He assured residents that the flooding was short-term and would clear inside one to 2 hours after the rain stops, as soon as the tide recedes.
“The Lagos State Authorities needs to tell the general public that the flash flooding at the moment being skilled in elements of town is because of elevated tidal ranges from each the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon.
“This pure phenomenon, often called “lock up”, happens when excessive tide quickly prevents rainwater from discharging into the ocean. In consequence, stormwater backs up, resulting in flash floods in low-lying areas.
“We guarantee you that when the tide recedes, inside 1–2 hours after the rain stops, the floodwater will naturally drain off,” Wahab acknowledged.
The commissioner added that emergency response and drainage upkeep groups had been on the bottom, actively monitoring circumstances to minimise any prolonged disruption.
He additionally cautioned residents in opposition to dumping waste into gutters and drainage channels, stressing that such practices impede water circulation and worsen flooding. Correct waste administration, he famous, is a civic responsibility important to reaching a flood-resilient Lagos.
Wahab mentioned efforts to enhance town’s drainage infrastructure and promote environmental accountability would proceed, as a part of the broader aim of creating Lagos cleaner, safer, and extra sustainable.
The flash floods in Lagos come amid a wave of maximum climate incidents affecting different elements of the world in latest days.
In Texas, USA, extreme flooding alongside the Guadalupe River claimed over 100 lives after heavy rainfall between July 3 and 4. The worst-hit areas included Kerrville, Hunt, and Ingram, in addition to summer season camps situated close to the river.
These incidents mirror a broader development of climate-related disasters, displaying how each pure and man-made components—like rising tides or wildfire-damaged land—can intensify flooding throughout totally different areas.
