Neck-deep floods force Marikina, QC residents to evacuate, flee to rooftops

More than 700 families from Bgy. Bagong Silangan in Marikina were forced into evacuation centers, while residents of Bgy. Kristong Hari in Quezon City had to flee to their rooftops as incessant torrential rains inundated many parts of Metro Manila on Tuesday.

Ivan Mayrina reported on the GMA-7 program Unang Hirit that 763 families crowded into Bgy Bagong Silangan's covered courts due to mandatory evacuation in the area.

Because of the floods, the local government had to open four classrooms at the Bagong Silangan Elementary School, and has converted the community church and public market into additional evacuation centers.

The barangay was one of the worst affected areas due to its proximity to the Marikina River, where the water level has reached more than 19.3 meters as of 8:55 am.

Residents have described the water level as "abot bewang" or waist-high, and have also reported that the local foot bridge is now underwater.

Due to the rush in evacuating residents, most of them were unable to bring basic necessities and have asked for food, clothing, and beds.

Neck-deep floods force Marikina, QC residents to evacuate, flee to rooftops