Mga barge, inanod ng rumaragasang baha sa Marikina river; tinamaan na tulay, bahagyang nasira

- Several barges and boats were swept away today by the raging floodwaters of the Marikina River

- The current was so strong that the vessels forcefully slammed into the F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City, creating some damage to the bridge

- Some of the vessels were trapped under the bridge while others continued on to the other side

- Massive flooding ensued after typhoon Carina brought heavy downpour that overwhelmed drainage systems

A number of barges and boats were swept away today by the raging floodwaters of the Marikina River after a heavy downpour brought about by typhoon Carina.

Like a scene out of an epic typhoon movie, around 13 barges and boats were seen breaking away from their anchors and swept by strong floodwaters.

In a video shared by Manila Bulletin, one can see that the current was so strong that the vessels slammed forcefully into the F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City and in the process, creating some damage to the bridge.

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The extent of the damage to the bridge isn’t yet known but based on the video, it can be seen that several spans of guard rails crumble at the impact.

Some of the vessels were trapped under the bridge, though others continued on to the other side.

Local authorities have since then declared the bridge’s closure pending inspection by engineers.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people.

The severe and widespreadd flooding brought about by typhoon Carina did not spare even the iconic PBB house, which many refer to as "Bahay Ni Kuya." A heavy downpour caused massive flooding in various areas in the metro. In a video shared on social media, one can see water seeping into the bedroom of PBB housemates. Other parts of Metro Manila suffered worst case flooding, with floodwaters reaching up to the roofs of some houses.

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Earlier in the day, typhoon Carina claimed one of its first casualties in a barangay in Quezon City. A man was swept away by the flood while standing on a small bridge in Barangay Valencia in Quezon City. His lifeless body was later found along the riverbanks of another barangay. It was around five in the morning when the waters on the creek suddenly rose.

Source: KAMI.com.gh