Philippines evacuates over 15,000 people amid flood threat

MANILA: The Philippines have evacuated more than 15,000 people in Metro Manila and some parts of the country amid flood threat, disaster management authorities said on Saturday.

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Timbal said around 14,000 residents have been evacuated near Marikina river in Metro Manila as the water rose to a dangerous level due to nonstop heavy monsoon rains.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority also reported that several areas in the capital remain flooded.

The NDRRMC reported that authorities also evacuated nearly 1,800 residents in three towns in Rizal province, east of Manila, due to flood threats, adding that some residents in Mindoro province have also been evacuated.