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Written by CribCheck, reviewed by the CribCheck inspection team. Last reviewed 18 September 2026.
Part of Flood-prone areas in Lagos: what house hunters should check before renting
Short answer
Yaba's flood risk is street-specific. Higher, older residential streets drain reasonably, while lower streets towards Iwaya, Makoko fringes and areas around the rail corridor and markets hold water after heavy rain because drainage is old, narrow and often blocked.
Yaba is dense and much of its drainage is decades old. Where drains are narrow, covered by structures or blocked with refuse, an hour of heavy rain is enough to put water on the road.
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