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Marikina River water level hits 16m, residents told to evacuate
Marikina River water level hits 16m, residents told to evacuate
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 24, 2024 07:56 AM PHT
Residents near Marikina River have been ordered to evacuate after the water level reached the second alarm of 16 meters as of 6:45 .a.m. Wednesday.
Residents near Marikina River have been ordered to evacuate after the water level reached the second alarm of 16 meters as of 6:45 .a.m. Wednesday.
Forced evacuation will be carried out once the water level hits 18 meters (third alarm).
Forced evacuation will be carried out once the water level hits 18 meters (third alarm).
The Effective Flood Control Operation System (EFCOS) of the Metro Manila Development Authority said it has recorded 138mm of rainfall from Mt. Campana, Mt. Bosoboso, Mt. Aries, Mt, Pro and Nangka.
The Effective Flood Control Operation System (EFCOS) of the Metro Manila Development Authority said it has recorded 138mm of rainfall from Mt. Campana, Mt. Bosoboso, Mt. Aries, Mt, Pro and Nangka.
Marikina River runs in the heartland of Marikina Valley passing through heavily populated residential areas throughout its length and through important commercial and industrial areas at its middle and downstream portions. The river regularly overflows its banks and floods the surrounding basin during periods of heavy rains.
Marikina River runs in the heartland of Marikina Valley passing through heavily populated residential areas throughout its length and through important commercial and industrial areas at its middle and downstream portions. The river regularly overflows its banks and floods the surrounding basin during periods of heavy rains.
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Weather bureau PAGASA said Metro Manila and 12 other areas are facing strong to gale-force gusts on Wednesday due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina.
Weather bureau PAGASA said Metro Manila and 12 other areas are facing strong to gale-force gusts on Wednesday due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina.
At 5 a.m., PAGASA issued a red rainfall warning in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bataan, indicating serious floods in low-lying areas.
At 5 a.m., PAGASA issued a red rainfall warning in Metro Manila, Rizal and Bataan, indicating serious floods in low-lying areas.
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