Marikina River reaches first alarm level due to Typhoon Carina's rains

Heavy overnight rains caused the Marikina River to reach first alarm level at 5:30 a.m., prompting residents to prepare as water levels continued to rise.

By Thursday morning, the river had dropped slightly from its peak of 16.8 meters at 2 a.m. to 15.8 meters, still requiring precautionary measures and evacuation orders for nearby residents due to flood risks.

The Effective Flood Control Operation System (EFCOS) of the Metro Manila Development Authority recorded significant rainfall, exacerbating flood conditions in low-lying areas.

PAGASA issued a red rainfall warning for Metro Manila, Rizal, and Bataan at 5 a.m., predicting serious flooding due to Typhoon Carina's weakening but continued influence on southwest monsoon conditions.

Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said rescue personnel have been pre-positioned since Tuesday, with the city’s 36 evacuation centers ready for forced evacuations.