Water level in Marikina River down to 14.3 meters; all alerts lifted

THE water level in Marikina River went down to 14.3 meters from 14.9 meters on Tuesday, prompting the city government to lift all alerts. It reached 20.6 meters at the height of the downpour on Saturday night, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents in surrounding villages. Despite the improved situation in the river, however, […]

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Virtual applause roars for Marikina City evacuation work, modular tents

As different parts of Luzon continue to experience fresh bout of monsoon rains and immense flooding that compels mass evacuation of communities in cities and muncipalities, people strapped on social media found relief amid the gloomy weather seeing Marikina City’s clearing efforts and evacuation centers where affected residents take shelter in neatly lined-up cubicles – the modular tents!

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Over 50,000 residents affected in Metro, 2 other provinces, disaster authorities say

OVER 50,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Metro Manila and nearby provinces as strong rains over the weekend resulted in heavy flooding, authorities said on Sunday. In its Twitter account, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) declared a red alert earlier in the day as the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical […]

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5,200 evacuated in Pasig, San Juan, Manila due to floods

5,200 evacuated in Pasig, San Juan, Manila due to floods

A total of 1,146 families or 5,264 individuals were evacuated from their homes to schools and covered courts serving as temporary shelters as floodwaters rose in the cities of Pasig, San Juan and Manila. According to a report by the Pasig City Police Station on Sunday, as of 8 a.m., 252 families were staying at […]

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Over 40,000 persons evacuated in Marikina

ABOUT 42,686 individuals sought shelter in evacuation centers in Marikina as heavy rains, induced by thunderstorms, flooded most of the city, according to its public information office (PIO). Of the total, 4,340 are housed in Bulelak Covered Court; 4,482 at the Malanday Elementary School; 415 at Sta. Elena High School; 180 at Leodegario Elementary School; […]

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Second alarm up on Marikina River; preemptive evacuation ordered

Second alarm up on Marikina River; preemptive evacuation ordered LOCAL authorities raised second alarm on Marikina River after its water level reached 16 meters on Friday, according to a report on radio dzBB. It means preemptive evacuation is being forced in areas near the river, it said. Metro Manila and nearby provinces experienced heavy rainfall […]

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