1st alarm raised in Marikina River due to rising water level
The Marikina City local government on Thursday, Aug. 31, raised the first alarm at the Marikina River due to rising water level brought about by the continuous heavy rains.
According to Marikina City Rescue 161, the river's water level had already reached 15.7 meters as of 9 a.m. Once the water level reaches 16 meters, the 2nd alarm will be raised.
If the river’s water level reaches 18 meters, this will prompt the raising of the third and final alarm alert, and forced evacuations will be enforced in all the affected areas.
Two vehicles that were parked at the Marikina Riverpark were submerged in flood water after the owners failed to transfer their cars to a higher area.
The city government had earlier issued a warning to car owners to transfer their vehicles from the riverpark as Marikina River's water level continues to rise.