The Marikina River reached second alarm by mid-morning Monday, September 2, 2024, as water degree continued to rise amid persistent rains because of Tropical Storm Enteng (worldwide title: Yagi). The Marikina Public Data Workplace (PIO) mentioned in a a Fb put up that the river hit 16 meters excessive at 8:32 a.m. and 17 meters by 10:55 a.m. If the river’s water swells to 18 meters excessive, the native authorities might impose necessary evacuation of residents. | PHOTO Ram Nabong / INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines in Metro Manila has mobilized its personnel and property, in addition to its catastrophe response models amid the results of Tropical Storm Enteng (worldwide title: Yagi).
In a press release on Monday, AFP mentioned 11 search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) groups had been on standby alert in case of emergency.
“These groups, composed of six officers and 98 enlisted personnel, are outfitted with 19 land and 7 water property to offer instant help in flooded areas and conduct rescue operations the place wanted,” it added.
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“Our troops are on excessive alert and able to be deployed at a second’s discover. The AFP is totally dedicated to supporting catastrophe response efforts and making certain the security of our residents throughout this difficult time,” AFP Chief of Workers Normal Romeo Brawner Jr., however, mentioned.
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In accordance with Brawner, AFP models are coordinating with native authorities models and anxious businesses to make sure public security.
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Moreover, groups performed briefings in preparation for instant deployment.
The AFP additionally suggested mariners and most of the people “to take precautionary measures and keep knowledgeable about climate updates, notably in flood-prone areas within the Nationwide Capital Area and close by provinces.”
Primarily based on Pagasa’s 8 p.m. replace, Enteng maintained its energy because it moved over Isabela province.
The tropical storm barely elevated its velocity at 25 kilometers per hour (kph), shifting north-northwestward. It was carrying most sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts of as much as 140 kph.