Nigeria, July 1 -- The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for more heavy rainfall and possible flash floods in the coming weeks, urging people living in flood-prone communities to relocate to safer areas as authorities intensify efforts to reduce the impact of flooding.

The warning comes after days of persistent rainfall left several parts of the state flooded, submerging roads and homes, disrupting businesses and stranding commuters and motorists.

The latest advisory follows Tuesday's widespread flooding, which submerged major roads and residential areas across Lagos, including parts of Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Maryland, Ikeja, Ikorodu and Ajah. The flooding disrupted commercial activities, forced many residen...