ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao government has allocated funds and started extending various forms of assistance to families affected by the flash floods and landslides caused by Severe Tropical Storm Vinta. As of Saturday, the province of Lanao del Sur was reported to have sustained the most damage. ARMM officials are closely monitoring the situation in Basilan because of the continuous downpour in the province. Relief packs, according to the governor, are now being distributed in the areas affected by heavy rains. Nation ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1As of 2 p.m. Saturday, ARMM-HEART reported that 12 towns in Lanao del Sur experienced heavy flooding and landslides.

Source: Philippine Star December 23, 2017 10:41 UTC