Nigeria: Lagos Faces Own Flood

The huge flood experienced in various part of Northern Nigeria in recent times may be hitting the coastal city of Lagos as rainfalls increases in Lagos. Known as the Centre of Excellence in Nigeria, Lagos State is also known for its larger body of water that highlights the unusual landscape of the state surrounded by water. Seen as a major component of the water cycle, there is a continuous deposit of the fresh water on its lands and that provides suitable conditions for Lagos environments that brings a relief to its inhabitants.

Though, this positive side of rainfall, notwithstanding events in recent times, have shown that, like other natural blessings, rainfall could turn into a curse when it becomes too much and its related effects becomes unbearable. continued