While many residents of Lekki have been trapped by flood, the situation in neighbouring Victoria Island is not so different.
Lekki and Victoria Island are upscale neighbourhoods in Eti Osa local government area of Lagos state.
A video of a foreigner paddling canoe on Ahmadu Bello way on Victoria Island is currently trending on Twitter.
See picture above of an Oyibo man paddling his canoe in VI
Photos: Residents Lament As Flood Takes Over Victoria Island, Lekki
Some communities in Lagos state are experiencing flooding as a result of heavy downpour which lasted for several hours.
One of the worst hit is the Lekki area, along Lekki- Aja highway, Lagos.
The residents are complaining that the flood is so massive and are unable to leave the area.
The Lekki axis is a few kilometer from the Lagos lagoon.
Other places affected include Victoria island, Victoria Garden City and Ajah.
Courtesy: @ChukwujikeChimacourtesy: @abi_abioduncourtesy: @Chydeecourtesy: @AdNikkyIn March this year, NIMETH predicted heavy rains around the coastal areas and warned residents to relocate to avoid flooding of the area.
