Heavy Rain Paralyzes Lagos, Stranding Commuters

February 20, 2024

Hundreds of commuters were stranded on Tuesday morning following the heavy downpour that submerged many houses in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos.

The rain, which fell for about five hours, started around 6am on Tuesday.

It took over streets and bridges and impeded vehicular movement in most parts of the metropolis.

The most affected communities include Abule-Egba, Command, Agege and Egbeda areas of Lagos.

Emergency responders from the State and Federal agencies were on the ground to rescue the trapped victims.

Ibrahim Farinloye, Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the South West, confirmed the situation.

He advised residents of Command Area to take alternative routes by avoiding Command and the near areas as flood has overrun the bridge in the neighbourhood.

“NEMA, fire service and police are working to get trapped people out of the area,” he added.

– news agency