Marikina raises 2nd Alarm or ‘evacuate’ amid ‘Paeng’
Screen grab from Marikina City Rescue 161 monitoring Marikina River water level
Daily TribuneScreen grab from Marikina City Rescue 161 monitoring Marikina River water level
Photo courtesy of Marikina City Rescue 101
The Marikina City Rescue 161 Facebook page announces, for the 10th time since 3:03 p.m. on 29 October, the 2nd Alarm for residents as the Marikina River water level rises to 17.2 meters, which means "evacuate," amid Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng."
Marikina City has a three-stage alarm level system for the Marikina River, based on the depth of water in the river below the Sto. Niño Bridge:
• Alarm Level 1: When the water is 15 meters above sea level, means "prepare."
• Alarm Level 2: When the water is 16 meters above sea level, means "evacuate."
• Alarm Level 3: When the water is 18 meters above sea level, means "forced evacuation."