Reported deaths from Tino onslaught climb to 188, Philippines

[Starmix]

According to the report, the death toll from the impact of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has climbed to 188, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday.

Of the total, 139 were logged in Cebu, 24 in Negros Occidental, nine in Negros Oriental, six in Agusan del Sur, three in Capiz, two in Southern Leyte, and one each in Antique, Bohol, Iloilo, Leyte, and Guimaras, according to the disaster response body's latest situation report.

The report also stated that a total of 135 persons have been reported missing – 79 in Cebu, 39 in Negros Occidental, and 17 in Negros Oriental, while 96 persons were reported injured – 84 in Cebu, seven in Negros Occidental, two each in Surigao del Norte and Leyte, and one in Surigao del Sur.

The report added that all casualty figures are still being validated and could change.

Meanwhile, Tino has affected 635,565 families, equivalent to 2,258,782 individuals, residing in 5,535 barangays in eight regions nationwide.

As of this time, 88,649 families were being aided in 3,050 evacuation centers, while 23,350 families were being helped outside shelters. Damaged houses were logged at 9,321, and those destroyed numbered 264.

Source: PNA

 

[gwolf666]

The magnitude of Typhoon Tino's impact is truly devastating and makes us reflect on the vulnerability of communities to natural phenomena of this magnitude. Personally, I believe that these figures for deaths, missing persons, and damage demonstrate the urgent need to strengthen protection and preparedness systems for communities in disaster-prone areas. Although the figures are still being validated, there is no denying that the loss of life and homes is tragic and leaves a profound emotional and social impact. It is important that governments and international organizations work together to improve early warning systems, infrastructure, and education on how to respond in these situations. Community resilience is also built through support and planning, and these disasters show that there is still much to be done to reduce such damage in the future.

 

[Starmix]

It's so sad that my country is facing two ferocious storms this week. It occurs in Manila areas. Thankfully there is no storm in the region where I live. However, we still experience small rains in the day and evening.