Nigeria's Flooding Season Triggers Climate Anxiety in Lagos

Nigeria's rainy season has brought devastating floods to Lagos, particularly in the Shogunle district. Daniel Ebiesua's home was inundated within minutes, destroying appliances, furniture, and documents. He evacuated his wife, two-week-old infant, four-year-old son, and mother-in-law to a neighbor's apartment, where they were stranded for four hours. A brown waterline remains on the interior walls as a permanent reminder. The article, published in Der Freitag, examines the concept of 'climate anxiety' (Klimaangst) gripping residents who face recurrent flooding. The piece highlights the psychological toll of living under constant threat of water damage, with each rain cloud triggering fear.