Marikina River under second alarm after reaching critical levels

As of Monday morning, Marikina River's water level had decreased to 16.9 meters but remained under a second alarm.

On Sunday night and early Monday morning, the river reached its highest point at 18.4 meters due to Typhoon Karding, triggering a third alarm which prompted forced evacuations.

The city government opened around 50 evacuation centers and all eight gates of Manggahan Floodway were open as water levels continued to rise.

Marikina River's water level reached the critical 18-meter mark before midnight on Sunday, marking the anniversary of Typhoon Ondoy in 2009 when Marikina was severely affected.