Third alarm raised on Marikina River; evacuation ordered

By Francis Earl Cueto

Jul 24, 2024 10:39 am

MANILA, Philippines — The Marikina River sounded its third alarm at 10 a.m., Wednesday, prompting a forced evacuation of residents near the river and low lying areas.

In an advisory by the Markina PIO, it said that the river swelled to a 'dangerous' 18 meters and would continue to rise.

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