Torrential rain brought Nigeria’s main city of Lagos virtually to a standstill on Friday as streets, flooded with more than 50cm of water in places, blocked traffic.
A cloudburst over the commercial capital of 16-million people was followed by ceaseless rain, inundating residential and business districts alike, notably Victoria Island, which lies below sea level.
Bridges between the islands of central Lagos and the mainland were also blocked by cars, many of which had their electrical systems short-circuited by the downpour. — AFP
