Marikina River reaches second alarm as heavy rain from storm Kristine raises water levels
Summary: The Marikina River is under a second alarm as its water level rises due to heavy rain from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. As of 10 p.m., the water level reached 16.4 meters.
The first alarm was issued at 7 p.m. after the river's level normalized earlier in the day. Metro Manila is under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2.
Government work and classes in Luzon are suspended until Friday. Kristine is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Friday afternoon.
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