Torrential rains from Typhoon Vamco have lashed the Philippines' main Luzon island causing flooding and widespread damage. People sought shelter on higher ground due to flash floods on Thursday, and have been asked to move to evacuation centres in the capital, Manila, despite fears of the spread of Covid-19. Vamco is the 21st such storm to hit the Philippines this year, following close after the super typhoon Goni devastated the east of the nation in early November