Severe flooding has paralysed parts of Lagos and several other states in 2026, repeating the devastating patterns seen during the 2025 flood season. Reports indicate that recent heavy rainfall, compounded by urbanisation and infrastructure challenges, has submerged homes and roads, and disrupted commercial activities. Residents and engineering experts have raised concerns that the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway may be acting as a barrier to natural drainage, though the Federal Ministry of Works maintains that the flooding is primarily due to the failure to implement regional master plans. With the 2026 flood intensity threatening to surpass previous records, the disruption to economic life in key commercial hubs like Victoria Island and Lekki remains a significant concern.