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Hundreds evacuate in Pasig, Marikina amid 'habagat' rains

Published Aug 9, 2026 03:36 pm
Hundreds of families stayed in evacuation centers in Pasig and Marikina cities as rains continued due to the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) on Sunday, Aug. 9.
In Pasig City, 531 families, or a total of 1,750 individuals, were staying at seven evacuation centers in five barangays as of 3 p.m.
The evacuation centers currently sheltering evacuees from various barangays are Karangalan Multipurpose Hall in Dela Paz; Maybunga Elementary School, Westbank Community Center, and Stella Maris Covered Court in Maybunga; Rosario Elementary School in Rosario; Santolan High School, Santolan Elementary School, and Ilaya Covered Court in Santolan; and Sta. Lucia Bliss Multipurpose Hall and De Castro Elementary School in Sta. Lucia.
The local government added that 12 more evacuation centers in 11 barangays across the city are currently on standby and ready to open if needed.
Meanwhile, 2,303 individuals were staying in 28 evacuation centers in Marikina City as of 1:30 p.m. as part of the city’s preemptive evacuation efforts.
The Marikina City government also provides a designated space for evacuees’ pets at the Malanday Elementary School evacuation center to ensure their safety. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
The Marikina City government also provides a designated space for evacuees’ pets at the Malanday Elementary School evacuation center to ensure their safety. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
The Marikina City government also provides a designated space for evacuees’ pets at the Malanday Elementary School evacuation center to ensure their safety. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
The Marikina City government also provides a designated space for evacuees’ pets at the Malanday Elementary School evacuation center to ensure their safety. (Photos from Marikina LGU)
The local government also provided designated spaces at the Malanday Elementary School evacuation center for evacuees’ pets to keep them safe.
Both local governments are closely monitoring the weather situation and urging residents to call their respective emergency hotlines in case of emergencies.
Residents may contact the Pasig City Emergency Hotline at (02) 8643-0000.
In Marikina, residents may contact the Marikina Rescue 161 through the following:
Landline
8-646-2436 to 38
8-646-0427
7-273-6563
Mobile
0917-584-2168 (Globe)
0917-804-6352 (Globe)
0928-559-3341 (Smart)
0998-977-0115 (Smart)
0998-579-6435 (Smart)
Marikina River Water Level Warning System (Photos from Marikina LGU)
Marikina River Water Level Warning System (Photos from Marikina LGU)
As of 3 p.m., the second alarm remained in effect at the Marikina River, with its water level at 17.4 meters. Residents were advised to voluntarily evacuate.
A third alarm will be raised and forced evacuation will be implemented once the water level reaches 18 meters.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to avoid wading through floodwaters whenever possible, as continued rains caused flooding in several areas, noting that exposure to contaminated floodwater may lead to leptospirosis, particularly when it comes into contact with wounds.
The DOH advised those who cannot avoid wading through floodwaters to wear boots and other protective gear to reduce direct exposure.

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