By Our Correspondent
Lagos, April 19, ’26 (TNZ) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised Lagos residents on precautionary measures to adopt to mitigate flood risks during the rainy season.
TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Mohammed Olatunde, Head of Lagos Operations, NEMA, gave the advice in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
Olatunde said the warning aligns with the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook, which the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) released.
NiHSA listed Lagos among the states at high risk of flooding.
“The outlook identified thousands of communities nationwide as vulnerable and urged early preparedness to reduce losses.
“There is a need for proactive disaster risk reduction to prevent loss of lives, displacement, and destruction of property during the peak season,” TheNewsZenith quotes Olatunde as saying.
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He attributed recurring floods largely to human activities, including blocked drainage systems, indiscriminate waste disposal, and construction on natural waterways.
He advised residents to regularly clear gutters and drains to ensure free flow of water and avoid dumping refuse in canals and drainage channels.
NEMA chief urged people in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds and called on community leaders to promote awareness and enforce environmental compliance.
He also advised households to prepare emergency plans, protect valuable assets, and stay updated with weather forecasts and early warning alerts.
Olatunde warned motorists and pedestrians against moving through flooded areas, citing serious risks to life and property.
He appealed to residents to take warnings from NiMet and NiHSA seriously to minimise the impact of flooding.
“Prevention is far cheaper and better than a cure,” he added. (TNZ)
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