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MANILA, Philippines – Marikina residents sought higher ground when Typhoon Ulysses hit Luzon, including Metro Manila, causing major flooding on Thursday.
Numerous Marikina residents had to be rescued to escape devastating flooding when Typhoon Ulysses (international name: Vamco) struck the Philippine capital, causing the Marikina River to rise 22 meters at 11 a.m., according to the information office. city public.
The Marikina City Council also did not escape the floods, prompting the local government to relocate its operations. The mayor of the city, Marcelino Teodoro, said that the floods are “chest deep” in most of the barangays (towns) of the city.
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Residents carry their belongings as they cross a flooded street for shelter after Typhoon Ulysses struck in the suburban Manila city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Residents carry their belongings as they cross a flooded street for shelter after Typhoon Vamco struck, in the suburban Manila city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Rescuers pull a rubber boat that transports residents through a flooded street after Typhoon Ulysses struck the city of Marikina, in the Manila suburbs, on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP ).
Rescuers evacuate residents from their flooded homes after Typhoon Ulysseshit, in the suburban Manila city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Rescue teams evacuate residents from their flooded homes after Typhoon Ulysses hit, in the Manila suburban city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
A resident crosses a flooded street to take shelter after Typhoon Ulysses, in the city of Marikina, suburban Manila, on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Rescuers evacuate residents from their flooded homes after Typhoon Ulysses struck, in the city of Marikina, in the Manila suburbs, on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Rescuers pull a rubber boat that transports residents through a flooded street after Typhoon Ulysses struck in the city of Marikina, suburban Manila, on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Rescuers evacuate residents from their flooded homes after Typhoon Ulysses, in the city of Marikina, in the suburbs of Manila, on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
A resident carries his bicycle as he crosses a flooded street for shelter after Typhoon Ulysses struck, in the suburban Manila city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Residents carry their belongings as they cross a flooded street for shelter after Typhoon Ulysses struck in the suburban Manila city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Rescue teams evacuate an elderly resident from her flooded home after Typhoon Ulysses, in the city of Marikina, suburban Manila, on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
Residents carry their belongings as they cross a flooded street for shelter after Typhoon Ulysses hit, in the city of Marikina, in the suburbs of Manila, on November 12, 2020. AFP
A resident carries his belongings as he crosses a flooded street for shelter after Typhoon Ulysses struck, in the suburban Manila city of Marikina on November 12, 2020 (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP).
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