Flash flooding
triggered by pounding torrential rains brought activity in Nigeria's
economic capital of Lagos to a halt on Wednesday.
Although
Lagos, which is situated on the Atlantic coast, is frequently
hit by heavy rain this time of year, residents reported that Wednesday's
storm was the most powerful to strike in years.
Authorities
reported that most essential services were affected and that local
and international flights were disrupted.
Thousands
of commuters were left stranded as floodwaters three feet deep
covered low-lying areas of the city. The situation was worsened
by traffic problems caused by a four-day strike by fuel-tanker
drivers, which had shut down gas stations throughout the country.
The incessant
rain continued throughout the day and the floodwaters showed no
sign of receding.
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