00:00The local government of Marikina has also monitored the volume of rainfall so that the effects of the typhoon will not be felt immediately after the flood.
00:10We are live with Joseph Borrego.
00:13Joseph.
00:17Emil, the local government of Marikina is aware of the rainfall and is alerted
00:22because it is said that not only typhoons or typhoons should be prepared during these times.
00:31The river level in Marikina River reached 14.4 meters at 6 a.m. due to the continuous rain last night.
00:39It is already close to the first alarm of 15 meters.
00:42The water level is 16 meters where voluntary evacuation is allowed and the mandatory evacuation is 18 meters.
00:50It is good that the rain fell earlier this morning and it went down to 13.8 meters at 9 a.m.
00:58This afternoon, the water level in Marikina River is only 13 meters.
01:04According to Marikina Mayor Marcy Chodoro, their Rescue 161 is already alerted in case the rain falls again this afternoon.
01:13If the rain continues, our evacuation centers may be opened.
01:19For now, the evacuation centers are on standby.
01:22It is good that they are ready in case the rain falls again.
01:25It is not only the typhoons or typhoons that they consider to be bad news, but also the volume of rain that falls.
01:32There is a new normal now.
01:34That is why we are monitoring the volume of rainfall not only here in Marikina, but also in the upstream communities.
01:43We are far from the sudden heavy rainfall.
01:48They also want to give their advisories as soon as possible so that they can be more prepared.
01:55They can give it to us in advance or if not in advance, so that we have time to prepare.
02:07We have lead time.
02:09That is what we experienced earlier.
02:12We were surprised.
02:15We are trying to get a sense of hope.
02:22Emil, at this time, there is no longer 13 meters.
02:25By the grace of God, the water here in Marikina River continues to fall.
02:28According to the LGU, they have deepened and widened the river.
02:32If, for example, the rain falls again next week or next month, the water is ready to be collected.
02:41Thank you very much, Joseph Moro.
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