Where To Find Important Marikina City Weather and Flood Updates

Now that the rainy season has begun, expect weather disturbances in Metro Manila including Marikina City for the next few months. Be updated with weather and water level status in Marikina by following and checking with these useful online sources:

Marikina City Rescue 161

https://www.facebook.com/MarikinaRescue161

This is the official Facebook page of Marikina City Rescue 161 located at Marikina City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office building, Fortune avenue, Marikina City.
Aside from posting periodic and critical weather updates from www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph, they also provide Marikina Rainfall Reading status updates.

Also during heavy rains or when water levels at Marikina River rise above the average level, a livestream showing the Marikina River water level. This is handy especially for residents and families who live near the Marikina River areas, or are directly affected by rising water levels.

Sample video streamed live by Marikina City Rescue 161

Save these handy numbers in case of emergencies:

MARIKINA RESCUE 161 HOTLINE
8- 646 2436 to 38
8- 646 0427
7- 273 6563

Mobile Number
0917 - 584 - 2168 ( GLOBE )
0917 - 804 - 6352 ( GLOBE )
0928 - 559 - 3341 ( SMART )
0998 - 997 - 0115 ( SMART )
0998 - 579 - 6435 ( SMART )

Email : drrmo.marikinacity@gmail.com
Facebook Messenger : Reskyu Onesixone
Facebook Account : Marikina City Rescue

Marikina PIO on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/MarikinaPIO

This is the official Facebook page for the Marikina Public Information Office. They serve as an outlet for the Marikina City government to disseminate information. Aside from posting public service announcements and updates from different government sectors related to Marikina City, they share useful updates from different sources, like Marikina River livestreams from Marikina City Rescue 161 during above-average rainfall affecting the city.

Sample status update includes rainfall count and Marikina River water level

Flood Information (PAGASA Website)

https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/flood

This page lists 18 major Philippine river basins, including NCR/Pasig, Marikina, and Laguna de Bay. Click on the "Flood Watch" status link to see the latest flood bulletin report. The report includes details like the current weather condition, average rainfall in the basin, a 12-hour forecast, the most likely affected water courses, and a list of awareness, information, and advice for reference. These details are useful to gauge how the flood situation will be in the next 12 hours and what action to take, such as being alert for flash floods. 

Share this post with friends and family who live in Marikina City for awareness and empower affected people with timely updates for residents.