Marikina River placed under first alarm

The Marikina River is under first alarm on Wednesday after water reached 15.00 meters at 1:30 p.m., according to the Marikina Public Information Office.

The first alarm means residents should prepare for possible evacuation.

Preemptive evacuation will be implemented when the water level reaches 16 meters, triggering the second alarm. When the water level reaches 18 meters, the third alarm will be raised, signaling mandatory evacuation.

Meanwhile, no alert levels have been hoisted over the Quirino River and the San Juan River, which are at 38.22 meters and 11.98 meters, respectively. —VAL, GMA News