4,100 families in flood-hit San Mateo, Rizal evacuated

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