The Marikina River reached second alarm by mid-morning Monday, September 2, 2024, as water degree continued to rise amid persistent rains as a result of Tropical Storm Enteng (worldwide title: Yagi). The Marikina Public Data Workplace (PIO) stated in a a Fb submit 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 could impose necessary evacuation of residents. | PHOTO Ram Nabong / INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines in Metro Manila has mobilized its personnel and belongings, in addition to its catastrophe response items amid the results of Tropical Storm Enteng (worldwide title: Yagi).
In an announcement on Monday, AFP stated 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 belongings to offer speedy 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 absolutely dedicated to supporting catastrophe response efforts and guaranteeing the protection of our residents throughout this difficult time,” AFP Chief of Employees Normal Romeo Brawner Jr., then again, stated.
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In accordance with Brawner, AFP items are coordinating with native authorities items and anxious companies to make sure public security.
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Moreover, groups carried out briefings in preparation for speedy deployment.
The AFP additionally suggested mariners and most of the people “to take precautionary measures and keep knowledgeable about climate updates, significantly 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), transferring north-northwestward. It was carrying most sustained winds of 85 kph and gusts of as much as 140 kph.
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