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

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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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Inquirer News 

State of calamity declared in Marikina; over 5K residents evacuated

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A state of calamity was declared in Marikina City on Sunday after heavy rains from Tropical Depression “Josie” caused the Marikina River to swell, prompting thousands of residents in low-lying areas to seek shelter at evacuation centers.

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Manila News 

Residents near Marikina River evacuate as water level rises anew

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THE Marikina River water level rose to 17.4 meters on Sunday becayse if heavy rains spawed by Typhoon “Josie”, prompting local authorities to raise the second alarm. As of posting time, 3,343 individuals and 743 families are seeking shelter in eight evacuation centers. There are 69 individuals and 19 families at the Tanong Elementary School; […]

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Manila News 

Second alarm up on Marikina River; preemptive evacuation ordered

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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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Marikina River level rises to 14.9 meters as city govt readies evacuation

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THE Marikina River water level is up at 14.9 meters, short of the 15 meters before the local government raises a first alarm. Citas de Vera of Marikina Rescue 161 told dzBB that preparations were being made for a possible evacuation of residents in the affected areas. Once the water level reaches 18 meters or […]

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