Marikina River under 1st alarm; water level at 15 meters

MANILA, Philippines – The Marikina River was placed under first alarm on Wednesday morning after its water level reached 15 meters amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat, according to the Marikina local government. Residents in areas near the river were advised to prepare for possible evacuation u

CM Mohan Charan Majhi said 3.30 lakh affected people have been evacuated by the State government

According to available data, the amount of water flowing into Syria through the Euphrates from Turkey has exceeded 1,200 cubic metres per second for 10 days.

Historic White River flooding has inundated Indianapolis, forcing evacuations, killing five and prompting 95 people to be rescued as waters slowly recede.