Drowning in urban growth: rethinking flood resilience and spatial equity in Lagos, Nigeria

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Spatial analysis reveals Lagos as a flood hotspot with 35 recorded events, particularly affecting areas like Victoria Island.
Urbanization accelerated Lagos' population growth from 7.28 million in 1995 to 17.15 million in 2025, surpassing the national average by 2.4 times.
Time series analysis and qualitative review were used to assess flood trends and contributing factors across the city.
Enhanced community participation and climate-focused early warning systems may improve flood resilience efforts for urban growth.

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This analysis identifies flood occurrences in Lagos, indicating critical gaps in flood resilience and community engagement.

Dossa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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