4,100 families in flood-hit San Mateo, Rizal evacuated
By Tetch TorresINQUIRER.net
3:50 pm | Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
MANILA, Philippines–A total of 4,100 families from San Mateo were evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to heavy floods and continuous rains, a Radyo Inquirer 990AM report said.
The families, or about 20, 678 persons, have been temporarily staying in seven schools, one covered court and a church.
San Mateo River has already reached 22.36 meters. With a report from Ruel Perez, Radyo Inquirer 990AM
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