Published July 24, 2021, 2:46 PM
More than 13,000 residents were forced to flee in Marikina City after their homes were submerged in floodwater caused by monsoon rains and enhanced by typhoon “Fabian,” the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Saturday morning, July 24.
More than 13,000 residents evacuate in Marikina City on July 24, 2021 after their homes were submerged in floodwater caused by monsoon rains and enhanced by typhoon “Fabian.” (Photo courtesy of Joint Task Force NCR)
In a situational report, OCD spokesperson Mark Timbal said 3,077 families or 13,225 individuals were staying in 28 evacuation centers as of 10 a.m.
This, after city officials raised Alert Level 2 over the Marikina River as the water reached 16.3 meters as of 8 a.m.