‘It is turning into an aquatic habitat’ — reactions trail flooding in Lagos

October 12, 2019 9:37 pm

The recent flooding caused by torrential rainfall in some parts of Lagos state has generated conversations among Nigerians on various social media platforms.

Due to the city’s weather, the rains and subsequent floods visit residents annually.

Neighbourhoods like Victoria Island, Lekki, Ogba and Ikeja to mention a few experienced floods on Saturday due to non-stop showers on Friday and Saturday.

These floods have dominated the conversation on social media platforms especially Twitter with Nigerians sharing photos of some flooded areas in the state.

“I just hope the flood hasn’t relocated my office from Ikoyi to Ibeju-Lekki. Because this flood is geographically redesigning Lagos. Even Google map would be confused,” a Twitter user said.

“Lekki house rent will be so expensive yet your house is one heavy rain away from turning into an aquatic habitat,” another user said.

Here is what some Nigerians had to say:

I just hope the flood hasn't relocated my office from Ikoyi to Ibeju-Lekki.

Because this flood is geographically redesigning Lagos.

Even Google map would be confused.

— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) October 12, 2019
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Lekki is flooded

Maryland is flooded
🤔
Which side is now the solid ground?

— Gazzy (@gazzyslim) October 12, 2019
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I see its that time of the year again when the annual Lekki National Aquatic Sports Festival begins. Love and light to all the participants. May the force with you. May the games stay away from your abode.
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— O'blade (@ObiladeOA) October 12, 2019

Lekki House Rent will be soo expensive yet your house is one heavy rain away from turning into an Aquatic Habitat 🤦‍♂️ https://t.co/Wrp8lilEXX

— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) October 12, 2019
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Before you know it you'll see your friend's house in lekki next to yours on the mainland meanwhile you'll find both houses in lagoon and your house use to be located at mile 2

Now both houses are floating next to each other, thanks to Lagos as the rain pours

— Edo-Wizard 👺 (@davidoghe) October 12, 2019

I live in lekki yen yen yen,small rain now the whole place is flooded. Please @uberboat is needed in lekki. @UberFacts

— I'M PROLIFIC (@LouisAugustin19) October 12, 2019

After hubby's experience very early this morning, I was looking forward to see Lekki trend. @tundefashola @AkinwunmiAmbode your legacy is being washed off. Please tell his excellency to wake up else, Lagos will become a city under water.This flood is not limited 2 d Island

— MrsO (@omikunletomi) October 12, 2019

https://twitter.com/mrtsmilez/status/1182995130967564289

I woke up like this. Thanks jankade . #Lekki pic.twitter.com/rMN2xDrpSQ

— Destiny Ihejirika (@DlexEffect) October 12, 2019

https://twitter.com/LeoKolade/status/1182961408855728129

Are you trying to learn how to swim?
Do you want to sharpen your swimming skills but do not have access to a swimming pool?

Good news!

Kindly transport yourself to any of these locations

Ajah
Lekki
Victoria Island
Victoria Island
Victoria Island

Everywhere swimming pool 😁😊

— Atomified 🥇🥇🥇🥇 (@atomified) October 12, 2019

So my car is completely submerged in water. Yen yen yen Lekki! Damn overrated place! If I hear any kpim! 🤫

— Grandpa Frank 👴 (@maniac8989) October 12, 2019

https://twitter.com/Mr_Khevo/status/1183023197089873928

Even a blind man can see that @jidesanwoolu is clearly the wrong governor for Lagos.

Lagosians have lost houses & valuables and it’s about time the government put together emergency fundings to help people in Lekki.

Lekki is now like another city on its own.

— 🎙OLUOMO OF DERBY 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 (@Oluomoofderby) October 12, 2019

Seeing a lot of tweets mocking Lekki/Island people all cos of flood.. sad. Very sad. We need a reorientation. Just cos u are in a safe area doesn’t give u rights to laugh at others ..

— Ore (@mrlaja_) October 12, 2019

The way the rain fell last night I thought another ark has been built that I'm not aware. I can imagine how lekki people will be swimming and enjoying their good life 🤣🤣🤣@Gidi_Traffic

— Mazino (@ZinoZulio) October 12, 2019

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