3
Moderate
Drought Risk in Lagos, Nigeria
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Largest recent event exposed 15,478,607 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Western Africa (2024-07-11) — 15,478,607 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Lagos is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Lagos Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Lagos
Drought - Western Africa
July 10, 2024 — WARNING
15,478,607 people exposed; $39,821M capital exposed
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Earthquake Risk in Lagos
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Lagos
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Lagos
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Lagos
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Lagos
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Lagos
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Accra, Ghana
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Score: 9/10
How this data is built
Lagos, Nigeria drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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