The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that adequate measures are in place to contain any eventuality, irrespective of the new advisory issued by the Nigerian Metrological Services (NiMET) on rainfall and flash flooding.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, addressed the media in Alausa about the preparedness for heavy rainfalls, which resume in September, and the release of water from the Oyan Dam.
Mr. Tunji Bello said the government had enhanced the capacity of primary and secondary drains through consistent cleaning and clearing to contain runoffs.
The Commissioner said, “A practical demonstration of our preparedness was the over 10 hours of rainfall experienced in Lagos on July 19, which resulted in flooding that submerged some houses and vehicles, especially in Marina, but which had disappeared the next morning, eight to 10 hours after.”
He explained that the same level of preparedness is in place despite the advisory by the management of Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority on the release of water from the Oyan Dam in September.
NiMet, The Nigerian Meteorological Agency had yesterday warned about slim chances of flash floods across 34 states including Lagos states in the next three days.
