Lagos Floods: Ago Palace Way, Gbagada, and other areas submerged after heavy downpour

Torrential rains lasting 12 hours have submerged large parts of Lagos, crippling commercial activities and forcing residents to abandon their homes. Areas like Ago Palace Way in Okota and sections of Gbagada are among the worst affected, with rising water levels rendering roads impassable and businesses delayed in opening.

Residents of Ago Palace Way described the floodwaters rising rapidly, submerging entire roads within an hour and leaving pedestrians wading through waist-deep water. Many vehicles were stranded. In Gbagada, commercial operations slowed significantly, with tricycle and bus operators suspending services due to safety concerns. Authorities advised motorists to avoid flood-prone routes, leading to traffic congestion on alternative roads.

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It started as a normal rainfall, but within an hour, the entire road was covered. Many cars were stuck while pedestrians had no option but to wade through waist-deep water.

Similar conditions prevail in Isashi, Iba LCDA, Okokomaiko, and Ojo, where three days of heavy rain have caused widespread flooding. Many residents have sought refuge with relatives and friends. Joel Ubah, a homeowner in Isashi, expressed his distress, pointing to his submerged four-bedroom bungalow completed just last year. He highlighted issues with blocked canals and sand-filling of waterways, pleading with the Lagos State Government for immediate rescue as the continued rain threatens building stability.

In Isashi, James Kunle Street and Oluwaseyi Street are now cut off by the floodwaters. The single remaining access road has been blocked by a fallen electric pole, further isolating these communities. Residents are urgently seeking government intervention to address the overflowing drainage channels and blocked waterways that are exacerbating the flooding.

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Look at my house. I completed the house in April 2025 and moved in May 2025. I can’t stay there now. All the rooms are flooded. The canal at the back of house is not flowing. The major bridge and waterway at Obadore are being sand-filled. I am begging the Lagos State Government to come to our rescue. If the rains and flood continue many building may collapse.