Typhoon Tino death toll reaches 85, 75 missing

Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, has claimed at least 85 lives, primarily in the Visayas, as of Wednesday, November 5.

Cebu recorded the highest number of fatalities with 49, followed by the Negros Island Region with four, Leyte with two, and one each in Bohol and Capiz.

The primary causes of death were fallen debris and trees, landslides, and flooding.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is validating 28 other reported deaths.

The number of missing persons has risen to 75, with 13 in Cebu and 62 in Negros Occidental and Oriental.

At least 17 individuals sustained injuries due to the typhoon.

Signal No. 2 is hoisted over the Kalayaan Islands as Typhoon Tino moves over the West Philippine Sea.

The typhoon is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday night or Thursday morning.