First alarm issued for Marikina River as heavy rains from storm Kristine raise water levels
Summary: The first alarm was raised at the Marikina River on Thursday evening due to rising water levels after heavy rain from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The river's level reached 15.1 meters by 7 p.m.
Earlier, the water level had returned to normal by 5 p.m. after being elevated since 4 a.m. Rainfall totals from various locations upstream reached 56 mm.
Metro Manila is under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, according to PAGASA. Kristine is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday afternoon.
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