Marikina lifts first flood alert as water levels subside

Authorities raised a first alarm in Marikina River late Thursday morning due to rising water levels caused by heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon.

By 5 p.m., however, the water level had subsided to normal at 14.9 meters, prompting the local government to lift the first alarm.

The initial alert was triggered when the river's water level reached 15 meters at 10:40 a.m.

A first alarm signals residents to prepare for potential evacuation, while a second alarm at 16 meters advises mandatory evacuation.

Marikina City has suspended classes in all levels on Thursday due to the severe weather conditions.