Local authorities raise the first flood alarm after the Marikina River water level reaches 15 meters amid heavy rains. GMA News Online reports the first alarm is triggered on Saturday evening as rain brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) increases river levels.
Inquirer.net reports the alarm remains in effect on Sunday morning because rainfall continues. It cites the Marikina City local government unit, saying the river measures 15.7 meters as of 5:40 a.m. The LGU is said to have issued the first alarm nearly nine hours earlier when the water level first hit 15 meters.
Across both reports, the focus is on the rising river levels linked to ongoing Habagat conditions affecting western Luzon and Metro Manila. Both also note that residents are expected to prepare for possible evacuation under the first-alarm status, with the main difference being the timing and the updated measurement for Sunday morning.
