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Poor plastic-waste management blamed for flooding in Lagos
Nigeria
First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 4:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
An expert attributes flooding in Lagos to poor plastic-waste management. The headline does not specify the scale or timing of the flooding.
SO WHAT?
Flooding in a major city can threaten residents and disrupt urban services.
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