Marikina River Flooding Reaches its "Critical Level"

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More than 10,000 people have voluntarily abandoned their homes in Marikina City on Friday as the water level of Marikina River as it reaches its critical level local officials said.

The river's water level reached 18.7 meters as of 11:30 p.m. Friday, according to ABS-CBN's Jenny Reyes, quoting city disaster management officials. It went down to 17.8 at around 5 a.m., Saturday, reported Charlie Mendoza, dzMM correspondent.

It was the first time a 3rd level alarm was sounded since water swelled in the river because of continuous rains brought by tropical storm “Falcon" (international name: 'Meari') starting Wednesday.