The Pasig
River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) on July 17, 2018 rescued and evacuated
residents living along the river to temporarily evacuate to a safer area as
Typhoon #HenryPH caused flooding in low-lying areas.
PRRC
Executive Director Jose Antonio E. Goitia mobilized the river warriors to
assist him in the rescue operations while the river patrols assisted in the
monitoring of water level in the other areas of Pasig and San Juan Rivers.
Goitia
identified the families living along San Juan River, particularly in Gumamela
St., Barangay Roxas District in Quezon City.
During
the inspection conducted by PRRC, Goitia observed the dangerous current of
water in San Juan River.
Because
of this, Goitia appealed to the residents, who initially refused PRRC’s help,
to temporarily evacuate until the heavy rain pours out. “Sana huwag na po
nating hintaying malagay tayo sa panganib bunsod ng pagtaas ng tubig sa ilog,”
Goitia said.
The
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) raised Orange
Rainfall Warning in Metro Manila.