Marikina readies rescue boats, evacuation centers amid inclement weather

Marikina readies rescue boats, evacuation centers amid inclement weather

The Marikina City government has deployed rescue boats in identified low-lying and flood-prone areas in the city to ensure the safety of residents amid continued heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).On Saturday, Aug. 8, a total of 20 rescue boats have been deployed in the following flood-prone areas, with two boats assigned to each location:• Calcite Twin River, Parang• Bayabas• Kingsway• Bulelak, Malanday• Homeowners Drive•…