Teodoro: Marikina River level at 19.9 meters, nears Ondoy's 21.5 meters

The water level at Marikina River has reached 19.9 meters, nearing the 21.5 meters it reached during Ondoy, after overnight rains brought on by Typhoon Ulysses.

Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro gave the update in an interview over Super Radyo DZBB on Thursday morning, saying they were taken by surprise by the rise in water level.

"Talagang hindi namin inaasahan na ganito karami ang ulan na dala ni Ulysses," Teodoro said.

The city earlier raised third alarm over the river level.

Evacuations have been going on since Wednesday evening, leading to full evacuation centers.

Teodoro also noted brownouts in several areas in the city.

He said residents in danger can call Marikina's hotline 161 in case of emergency. —JST, GMA News