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Wetland loss is increasing flood risk in Lagos

Rapid wetland loss and expanding real-estate development are reported to be increasing flood risk in Lagos. The headline does not report a specific new flood disaster.

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Continued loss of natural flood protection raises long-term risks to residents and urban infrastructure.

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  1. Rapid wetland loss and 'real estate boom' increasing flood risk in Lagos ↗news.mongabay.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

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