WebJul 24, 2024 · A family stays inside an evacuation tent at the Nangka Elementary School in Marikina City on Saturday (July 24, 2024). About 3,400 families sought shelter in 29 evacuation centers in the city as monsoon rains caused the Marikina River to swell. (Photo courtesy of Mike Rogas, Radyo Pilipinas) WebJul 24, 2024 · The water level of the Marikina River has reached 16.4 meters as of 10 a.m. on Saturday (July 24, 2024). About 3,000 families have been evacuated in communities near the river as heavy monsoon rains continue to drench Metro Manila and most of Luzon. (Screengrab from PTV video)
Evacuation and relief: The life of a Marikina family
WebAug 24, 2024 · As of 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, the evacuation centers have been emptied and residents were allowed to return to their homes. First alarm. The water level reached 15 meters at 4:48 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting the Marikina City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) to raise the first alarm. WebSep 25, 2024 · According to the city’s early warning system, residents in the low-lying areas or those near the Marikina River are asked to prepare for evacuation in the first alarm. When the river reaches the second alarm, residents are expected to evacuate to their designated centers in their barangays. intertwined tree roots
New civic center in Marikina to double as an evacuation …
WebAug 23, 2024 · An incident command center has been set up near to monitor the possible rise of water in low-lying areas of the city. Food packs and evacuation centers are also ready in case needed. Marikina River alarm First alarm is issued when the Marikina River breaches 15 meters; second alarm if 16 meters and third alarm if it climbs to 18 meters. WebAug 16, 2024 · Marikina — a catch basin of rainwater from Rizal, Antipolo and Quezon City — has since instituted a system to help residents take immediate action during emergencies, including the installation along the riverbanks of sirens that could be heard within a radius of 1.5 kilometers. new gods: nezha reborn torrent