Get Guardian on GoogleWeather forecasts have shown that Lagos is likely to experience rainfall on most days over the next eight to 10 days, with showers and thunderstorms expected across several parts of the state.
While some days may only see light rain, the forecast suggests there’s a good chance residents will have to deal with wet roads, traffic and, in some areas, flooding.
Lagos floods easily because it’s a low-lying coastal city surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, lagoons and wetlands. Experts say poor waste disposal, blocked drains and building on floodplains make flooding much worse.
A 2026 assessment found over 12 per cent of Lagos land falls within high-risk flood zones, showing flooding is both a climate and urban planning challenge.
The Lagos State Government has blamed the recent flooding in parts of the state on rising lagoon water levels, which it says are preventing stormwater from draining properly.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that the lagoon level has risen by about one metre, slowing the discharge of water from drainage channels and causing temporary flooding in some areas.
Wahab said the situation is expected to improve as rainfall reduces and the lagoon level drops. He urged residents to remain cautious, adding that government agencies are monitoring developments and working to reduce the impact of the flooding.
The government has also linked Lagos’ recurring flood challenges to factors including coastal geography, climate change, loss of wetlands, rapid urbanisation and blocked drainage channels
