Philippines flooding displaces thousands as new storm threatens
Heavy flooding in the Philippines' capital forces evacuation of tens of thousands and prompts warnings of further rainfall.
MANILA: Heavy flooding has inundated the Philippines’ capital, with tens of thousands forced to flee their homes after an overnight downpour caused calf-deep pools of water in many neighborhoods.
The Marikina River swelled to 18 meters (59 feet) in height, prompting the evacuation of over 23,000 people living along its banks to schools, village halls, and covered courtyards.
An additional 47,000 were evacuated from across the capital's Quezon, Pasig, and Caloocan areas, as well as the main government district.
According to Wilmer Tan of the Marikina rescue office, those displaced are typically residents of low-lying areas near creeks.
The Marikina River swelled to 18 meters (59 feet) in height, prompting the evacuation of over 23,000 people living along its banks to schools, village halls, and covered courtyards.
An additional 47,000 were evacuated from across the capital's Quezon, Pasig, and Caloocan areas, as well as the main government district.
According to Wilmer Tan of the Marikina rescue office, those displaced are typically residents of low-lying areas near creeks.
