Marikina in a state of calamity due to heavy rains and floods »Manila Newsletter News



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By Jel Santos

The city of Marikina was placed in a state of calamity by Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro on Sunday afternoon due to the storm that caused the floods

  Residents and bystanders observe and monitor the tumultuous waters of the Marikina River after several showers in the area and surrounding provinces because of Gorio and other weather systems precipitating in recent days. (ALVIN KASIBAN / MANILA BULLETIN)

Marikina River (ALVIN KASIBAN / PHOTO OF MANILA'S TICKET FILE)

"It has been raining hard for a week now, which is why we declared a state of calamity. Most of my constituents did not show up for work because of floods and heavy rains, "he said in an interview with DZBB.

He also suspended all classes (private and public) on July 23rd. "Due to the inclement weather forecast tomorrow, July 23rd, classes are suspended because schools are currently being used as evacuation centers, so the Marikina River is at a critical level. reaches the level of 17.4 meters, signaling the third alert.

According to reports, about 3,000 people residing near the river have been moved to The local government still monitors the water level of the Marikina River

Tags: 17.4, 3000 individuals, evacuation centers, flood, Marikina City, Marikna River, Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, state of calamity

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