Marikina River water level rises anew on Sunday

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Marikina River water level rises anew on Sunday
More than 2,000 families or over 10,500 people evacuate as the heavy rain triggers floods

MANILA, Philippines – The water level of the Marikina River again rose on Sunday, August 14, after it started to go down Saturday evening, August 13.

As of 5:31 pm on Sunday, the water level was at 16.7 meters, still considered Alert Level 4.

As of Sunday morning, the Marikina Public Information Office (PIO) said there were 2,087 families or 10,561 individuals evacuated from their homes.

EVACUEES. Around 150 families temporarily stay at this covered court in Marikina on August 14, 2016. Photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

According to the Philippine Information Agency-National Capital Region (PIA-NCR), Marikina authorities have been providing meals, water, and medical services to the evacuees since 6 pm, Saturday.

Since the Marikina River remains under Alert Level 4, it is not yet advisable for evacuees to return to their homes.

The monsoon rains triggered flooding in parts of the city.

FLOODED. A bridge connecting Tumana and Malanday in Marikina City remains impassable on August 14, 2016. Photo by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

– Rappler.com

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