Water Level Rises in Southern Philippines During Tropical Storm Vinta

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Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Vinta, which made landfall over the southern Philippines on December 22, has caused flooding in Cagayan de Oro city.This video shows the high level of the Cagayan de Oro River seen from the city’s Ysalina Bridge. Rappler reported that at least 1,719 people from low-lying areas had moved into evacuation centers in the city.Vinta made landfall over nearby Davao Oriental province around 1:45 am on December 22, ABS-CBN reported, and the storm is expected to move west at 12 mph, bringing gusts of up to 78 mph. Credit: Cagayan de Oro City Philippines via Storyful