Many hours of heavy downpour have left Lagos flooded on Thursday as many roads almost became impassable.

While downpour continued relentlessly, many residents were stranded at bus stops or the different locations where the rains met them.

Major routes in Ikeja, Ogba, Ojota Maryland, Surulere Iyana Ipaja, Iju were flooded as motorists battled to navigate their ways out of the flooded streets.

At the popular Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way, Ikeja, a long queue of cars waded through the flooded as many sought alternative exits through adjoining streets inside the GRA IKeja.

At Allen Avenue in Ikeja, some motorists parked their vehicles sensing possible damage to their cars should they drive through the flooded areas.

Meanwhile, the Lagos state government had last week alerted residents of some flood-prone areas of the state to prepare for possible flash floods, rising water levels and riverbank overflows between June 14 and June 21.

As contained in a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, on Monday, the alert stemmed from a flood prediction update by the Federal Ministry of the Environment, which classified some communities in the state as critical flood-risk areas.

Adeshina noted that the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mahamood Adegbite, disclosed that the affected areas include Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Lekki, Ojo, Orile-Agege, Surulere, Agege, Alimosho and Kosofe.

The government advised residents and communities within the affected areas to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures against possible flooding.

“Communities classified as critical should maintain immediate flood watch, identify evacuation routes and protect vulnerable households

“Avoid settlement or trading activities within active floodplains, low-lying drain corridors, and riverbank areas.” The statement partly read.