Heavy rainfall that swept across Lagos over the weekend has triggered widespread outrage, with many residents criticising the Lagos State Government over recurring flooding that submerged major roads, stranded motorists, disrupted commercial activities and left homes underwater across the metropolis.
The downpour, which lasted for several hours on Sunday, flooded major roads in Gbagada, Iyana Ipaja, Ikorodu Road, Ikeja, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Lekki, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, forcing many commuters to trek long distances after commercial transport operators suspended services due to rising floodwaters.
Several motorists were also seen abandoning their vehicles after they broke down while attempting to navigate flooded roads.
The flooding extended to sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and Lekki-Epe Expressway, worsening traffic congestion across the state.
Videos circulating on X, TikTok and other social media platforms showed roads submerged in floodwater, stranded vehicles, flooded residential estates and residents wading through knee-deep water.
