Water level at the Marikina River went down slightly early Monday, although the Marikina Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said Alert Level 1 was still in effect in the area.
As of 5 a.m., the water level reached 15.3 meters, lower than the 15.7 meters recorded at 2 a.m.
Alert Level 1 took effect Saturday night after the water level climbed to 15 meters.
Residents were encouraged to take the necessary preventive measures.
Because of the improved condition, some residents went fishing in the river and took advantage of the good weather.
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Meanwhile, should the water level reach 16 meters, authorities will raise Alert Level 2 and prepare residents for evacuation.
Alert Level 3 will be raised if the water level will go up to 17 meters above sea level; thus, residents are mandated to evacuate.
Lastly, when the water level reaches the critical 18 meters, residents will be forced to evacuate.
