<p>Five thousand people</a> left their homes due to high-water levels reached by the Marikina river in metropolitan Manila, Philippines, on Saturday, August 11.</p><p>The Marikina Public Information Office informed the public the water had reached its worst stage</a> at 9:13 local time, the Philippines news site Rappler reported.</p><p>A red-warning level for the Manila metropolitan area was issued</a> by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration.</p><p>In this footage, the effect of the heavy rains can be seen on the Marcos Bridge over the river Marikina. Credit: @sweet_ayeh via Storyful</p><br />
