Free rides offered to stranded commuters

Amid the festering floods in Malabon, stranded passengers were offered free rides by the local government after a 2.0-meter high tide submerged the city.

Classes from public elementary and high schools in Dela Paz, Tanong, Dampalit and Camus have been canceled and have shifted to Alternative Delivery Mode.

“Students and parents are advised to coordinate with their respective class advisers for further instructions and learning materials,” the advisory reads.

At around 11:30 a.m., the flood level along C. Arellano in Barangay Ibaba in Malabon City reached 26 inches, making it impassable to all types of vehicles. Meanwhile, floodwaters reached up to ten inches deep within the vicinity of the city hall and the Central Market.

In Navotas City, roundtrip free rides were also made available from C4 to Tangos and from Tanza to C4.

Both Malabon and Navotas lie below sea level making the cities prone to flooding, especially during high tides.