The Lagos State government has urged all waterfront residents of highbrow Ikoyi, Lekki and Victoria Island as well as coastal areas of Epe and Badagry to be wary of the back flow due to the high tide in Lagos Lagoon.

In a statement, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello explained that the latest advisory had become necessary due to the high tide of the Lagos Lagoon.

Bello disclosed that the high tide of the lagoon had made it difficult for storm run-off from the various channels to discharge effectively into the lagoon.

The commissioner said this might in turn cause stagnation into the streets and major roads until the lagoon recedes to allow for a discharge of the channels.

He also urged residents of these areas to monitor the incidental rains regularly, ensure situational awareness at all times, refrain from dumping refuse into the drains and clean their tertiary drains regularly.

Bello further reiterated the earlier flood advisory issued by the state government that residents on the banks of Ogun River, especially residents of Ketu, Alapere, Agric, Owode Onirin, Ajegunle, Alagbole, Kara, Isheri, Olowora, Araromi, Otun Orisha community, Agiliti, Maidan, Mile 12, Odo Ogun, Owode Elede, Agboyi I, Agboyi II, and Agboyi III should remain vigilant at these periods.

He however debunked the trending video showing the high water level under the Third Mainland Bridge. He stated that this is fake news, adding that the video only captures the Oworonshoki end of the Third Mainland Bridge which is normal because the area is a deck-on pile.

He further cautioned people, especially individuals on social media, against posting panicky messages to residents to create unnecessary anxiety amongst the public.