On 4 July 2024, heavy rainfall caused flooding in Lekki, a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. The flooding caused significant damage to residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki and other affected locations. The streets were covered in water, buildings collapsed, and cars were swept away.
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