Typhoon Tino death toll in Canlaon City reaches 16

The death toll in Canlaon City has climbed to 16, with 11 individuals still unaccounted for following Typhoon Tino.

Typhoon Tino brought torrential rains and flash floods to Canlaon City on November 3, causing rivers to overflow, bridges to collapse, and mudslides to devastate communities near Mount Kanlaon.

Rescuers have found bodies buried under mud and boulders, with debris from mountain streams turning city streets into rivers of soil and stone that engulfed homes.

One survivor described the event as happening rapidly, with the floodwaters entering their home after hearing a rumbling sound.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with responders working tirelessly despite unstable terrain and continued rainfall.

Mayor Batchuk Cardenas confirmed that Canlaon City is under a state of calamity, with priorities set on retrieving the missing and clearing essential roads and waterways.

The local government aims to complete all road-clearing operations within four days to allow safe transport of relief goods.

The Office of the President will provide P10 million in direct aid to Canlaon City to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.