Floods
and rising water levels brought about by typhoons are perennial problems in
Marikina city, which is considered as one of the low-lying areas of Metro
Manila. During typhoons, Marikina River’s water can rise up to 23 meters
compared to its normal average level of 13 meters. While this causes the
communities surrounding the Marikina Watershed to be underwater, SM Marikina
stands tall, serving as a safe haven to its neighboring communities.