Lagos Flooded: Rush-Hour Chaos Leaves Commuters Wading as Fares Skyrocket

Heavy downpour brought large parts of Lagos to a standstill. Flooded roads and gridlocked highways forced residents to wade through knee-deep water and rely on overcrowded buses. Many commuters reported sharp fare increases, with operators adding as much as ₦1,500 on rainy days. Victims described journey times swelling from minutes to nearly an hour. Some blamed blocked drains and indiscriminate waste disposal for worsening floods. Others warned that persistent flooding is hurting livelihoods and productivity. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has urged caution, warning of more rain, slippery roads and strong winds in the coming days.

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