The Lagos State Government has alerted residents to the likelihood of thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across many parts of the state on Thursday, warning that the weather conditions may trigger flooding in vulnerable communities.
The weather advisory, released by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, outlined the expected conditions from midnight through the evening and urged residents to remain cautious.
The forecast showed that thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected between midnight and sunrise in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ikeja and surrounding areas.
It added that the state would experience mostly cloudy skies during the morning hours, with rain showers expected later in the day across Ikeja, Lagos Island, Mushin, Ikorodu, Ojo, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos Island and several other parts of the state.
The commissioner warned that the expected rainfall could raise the risk of flooding, especially in areas known to be prone to inundation.
“There is a high risk of flooding, especially in flood-prone areas. As such, residents are advised to exercise caution around drainage channels and avoid unfamiliar terrain where possible,” the advisory stated.