The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for rainfall across several parts of the state on Monday, urging them to remain vigilant and ensure drainage channels are free of refuse to reduce the risk of flooding during the peak rainy season.
The weather advisory was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who said cloudy skies, light southwesterly winds and intermittent rainfall are expected across different parts of Lagos throughout the day.
According to the government’s forecast, residents in Ikorodu, Epe and surrounding communities should expect rainfall during the early morning hours, while showers are also likely in several other areas later in the day.
Providing the overnight forecast, Wahab said: Midnight to sunrise, cloudy conditions are expected with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 26°C, accompanied by light southwesterly winds. There are prospects of rainfall over parts of Ikorodu, Epe, and adjoining areas, particularly during the early morning hours.
The commissioner explained that daytime weather conditions would remain mostly cloudy with brief sunny intervals before rainfall develops in many parts of the metropolis.
He said temperatures are expected to range between 24°C and 28°C from sunrise to sunset.
According to the forecast, rainfall is likely in Ikorodu, Kosofe, Somolu, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, and neighbouring communities. Sunrise to sunset, cloudy to partly cloudy conditions are expected with sunny intervals. Temperatures are expected to range beju-Lekki, Eti-Osa, Lagos Island and adjoining areas,” Wahab stated.
For the evening period, the commissioner said residents should expect relatively stable weather conditions, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures between 26°C and 27°C
In light of the forecast, the Lagos State Government urged residents to take precautionary measures to minimise the impact of heavy rainfall and possible flooding. Residents are advised to keep drainage channels clear and remain alert for sudden changes in weather conditions, commissioner said.
Lagos experiences its peak rainy season between June and September, a period often marked by prolonged and heavy rainfall capable of triggering flash floods, especially in low-lying communities and areas where drainage systems are blocked.
To reduce the impact of seasonal flooding, the state government has intensified the clearing and desilting of drainage channels and canals while enforcing environmental sanitation laws against indiscriminate waste disposal.
Authorities have repeatedly warned that dumping refuse into drains remains one of the leading causes of urban flooding across Lagos, stressing that residents have a shared responsibility to keep waterways free of obstruction.
The government also reaffirmed its commitment to issuing regular weather forecasts and flood advisories to help residents, commuters and motorists plan their daily activities and stay safe during periods of severe weather.
