The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed on Tuesday, Aug.23, a total of 11 aluminum boats to respond to flooded areas in Marikina City due to heavy rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm “Florita.”
According to PCG, their two response groups are continuously monitoring the situation of Marikina River to ensure the safety of the residents.
ATM: Nakapagdeploy na ng 11 aluminum boats para agad na maka-responde sa mga bahaing baranggay sa Marikina City sa kasagsagan ng #FloritaPH ngayong araw, ika-23 ng Agosto 2022. pic.twitter.com/lxaR8NVdMQ
— Philippine Coast Guard (@coastguardph) August 23, 2022
The Marikina River water level rose to 15 meters around 4:48 p.m, reaching the first alarm.
–KC/gb