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Swim or Sink: Marikina River Hits 3rd Alarm - What to Know!

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With Typhoon Carina on the loose, the Marikina River's water level is rising fast! Get the latest on evacuations and safety tips!

The Marikina River is making headlines as it sounded the alarm on Wednesday morning due to heavy rainfall from Typhoon Carina. The local government issued a first alarm early in the day when water levels began rising significantly past 5 a.m. This alarming trend quickly escalated, and by mid-morning, the river reached the third alarm level, resulting in forced evacuations for safety.

Residents living near the river were given timely warnings to seek shelter in safer areas as the water continued to rise. The latest reports indicated that the river reached more than 18 meters, a level deemed dangerous for communities in close proximity. With these rising waters, authorities are doing everything they can to ensure the safety of the residents, urging everyone to heed the evacuation orders.

As Typhoon Carina continues to wreak havoc, the significance of timely updates has never been clearer. Community leaders and the local government have ramped up their response efforts, ensuring that everyone stays informed and safe. In times like these, solidarity and preparedness are key!

Itโ€™s easy to overlook the impact of natural disasters until they hit close to home. Did you know that the Marikina River has always been prone to flooding, especially during the rainy season? It's vital to stay alert and prepared, not just for ourselves but also for our neighbors. And hereโ€™s a fun fact: Marikina city is not only known for its river but also for producing high-quality footwear, making it the shoe capital of the Philippines! Together, letโ€™s not just navigate these waters, but also build resilient communities!

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Image courtesy of "GMA News Online"

Marikina River on first alarm due to heavy rains (GMA News Online)

The Marikina River was on first alarm past 5 a.m., the local government unit said, as heavy rains overnight led to rising water levels.

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Marikina River reaches 3rd alarm, forced evacuation underway (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA โ€“ The water level at the Marikina River reached third alarm Wednesday morning due to the heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced ...

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Marikina River update: 3rd alarm up; forced evacuation on (INQUIRER.net)

The Marikina River is now under third alarm on Wednesday morning, prompting for forced evacuation, the local government said.

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Image courtesy of "Philstar.com"

Marikina River breaches third alarm (Philstar.com)

The Marikina River breached the third alarm on Wednesday as the waterway continued to rise above 18 meters due to rains triggered by Typhoon Carina and the ...

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Image courtesy of "RepublicAsia"

Marikina River sounds third alarm; forced evacuation employed (RepublicAsia)

In an advisory by the Markina PIO, they said that the river swelled to a dangerous 18 meters and will continue to rise. Residents are advised to take shelter at ...

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