Typhoon Tino causes worst flash flood in Cebu's history, claims 49 lives

Governor Pamela Baricuatro of Cebu declared that Typhoon Tino caused the "worst flash flood" in the province's history, with floodwaters rising dramatically in under ten minutes.

The typhoon's primary threat was not its winds but the extensive rainfall and resulting flooding, which endangered lives.

Cebu recorded 49 fatalities attributed to Tino, and Civil Defense Deputy Administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV confirmed a total of 66 deaths across the country.

Approximately 119,000 individuals were evacuated, and 35 municipalities experienced the impact of the flash floods.

Severe devastation to properties was observed, with several municipalities, including Talisay, Mandaue, Consolacion, Danao, and Liloan, being particularly hard-hit.

Governor Baricuatro noted that areas affected by a previous earthquake were also impacted by the flash floods, and some earthquake victims were evacuated.

She further emphasized that Tino's rainfall exceeded that of Typhoon Odette, resulting in severe flooding.