Marikina River water level down to 15.3 meters; still on first alarm
The water level at the Marikina River continues to recede after breaching the critical 20-meter mark over the weekend.
As of 7:40 p.m. Monday, the Marikina Public Information Office said the river’s water level was at 15.3 meters, but the city’s alert status remains on first alarm.
#MarikinaRiver water level DOWN to 15.3 meters as of 7:40 p.m.(1st ALARM)
Posted by Marikina PIO on Monday, August 13, 2018
On Saturday evening, Marikina River’s water level reached 20.6 meters amid the non-stop downpour due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, prompting authorities to evacuate many residents from low-lying areas.
Classes in all levels from public and private schools on Tuesday were still suspended in the city.
READ: #WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Tuesday, August 14
