What are the 10 causes of flood in Nigeria?

 storm surge Residential neighborhoods and main roadways in Lagos State have been submerged in water due to days of intense precipitation. Some areas of the city, including Ibeju-Lekki, Ketu, Oworonshoki, Oshodi, Epe, Sangotedo, and Awoyaya, had serious flooding as a result of the rain that fell for several hours on Wednesday. According to several locals, the flooding was caused by rubbish being dumped carelessly in the area, blocking rivers. A neighbor in the Labora area named Mr. Rasheed Ayobami said that his house was flooded as a result of the neighborhood's nonexistent drainage system.

"Homeless is our situation." "My house is completely underwater due to excessive water flow into my compound. Since we can't sleep in the water, the lack of drainage where I live causes the water to flow into residential buildings, making us homeless," he stated. Seyi Arowosaye, a citizen, expressed her disapproval of the city's clogged drains as the reason for the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway's ongoing flooding. In order to prevent floods, Arowosaye advised the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government to unclog the drains and asked the locals to stop disposing of their garbage in the drainage ways. He also asked the Lagos State Government to expedite the Sangotedo area road repairs.

"I live in Labora, but during the rainy season, I relocate with my family to my younger sister's house in the Eputu area," said Mrs. Bola Fadugba, citing the effects of the deluge and flooding in the Labora area. Because there is inadequate drainage in the area, my house has been overtaken by floods. "The government should find a long-term solution to this recurring flooding challenge," the speaker stated, adding that flooding affects so many regions of the city.

In addition, a lot of people in the state's Okota region spent the entire morning pumping water out of their damaged apartments. Vehicles stuck Driving through Alapere to reach the Third Mainland Bridge requires drivers to spend hours on the route. Additionally, the Iyana-Oworo-Olopomeji sector, which leads to the Third Mainland Bridge, was severely flooded, resulting in heavy traffic that continued all the way to Alapere. A tree fell near the Oshodi Airport U-turn as a result of the downpour. To improve traffic flow and guarantee public safety, members of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) were on standby to remove the fallen tree off the road.

In Nigeria, the following are the main causes of floods: 

Prolonged and intense rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems and cause flooding. 

River Overflow: During periods of intense precipitation or when dams release water, rivers like Niger and Benue may surpass their banks.

 Inadequate Drainage Systems: Water buildup in cities can be brought on by inadequate and badly maintained drainage systems.

 Deforestation: When trees are cut down, the ground's capacity to hold water is diminished, raising the possibility of runoff and flooding.

Urbanization: Without adequate planning, rapid urban growth can result in decreased natural water absorption and increased surface runoff. 

Climate Change: Modifications to meteorological patterns may result in more frequent and intense storms and rainfall, which in turn may cause flooding. 

Dam Failure: When a dam's structural integrity is compromised, a lot of water can spill out, flooding downstream.

 Bad Waste Management: Flooding and water buildup can result from blocked drainage systems caused by improper disposal of waste. 

Topography: Because of their geographic location, low-lying places are more likely to experience flooding. Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion: Both erosion and rising sea levels can cause floods in coastal areas.