Typhoon Ulysses causes severe flooding in Marikina City

Social media became a platform for distress calls as Typhoon Ulysses caused severe flooding in Metro Manila, particularly in Marikina City, evoking memories of Typhoon Ondoy.

Residents in Marikina City sought rescue on social media platforms, with many stranded on their rooftops as floodwaters rose rapidly.

Specific pleas highlighted families trapped for hours and the need for assistance for senior citizens in areas like Provident Village and Barangay Concepcion.

Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro reported that approximately 6,000 families had been evacuated, and he appealed to the national government and private sector for help with ongoing rescue operations.

The Marikina River's water level reached a critical height of 22 meters, nearing the 23-meter mark recorded during Typhoon Ondoy in 2009.