One person has been reported dead while nearly 60,000 individuals have been affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday.
In its 6 a.m. situational report, the NDRRMC said the fatality was an unidentified woman, though her death is still under validation.
A total of 59,918 persons or 17,124 families have been affected by the typhoon’s impact across several regions. Of these, 9,170 families (32,286 persons) are currently staying in 362 evacuation centers, while 3,300 families (10,641 persons) are being assisted outside evacuation sites.
Meanwhile, authorities conducted preemptive evacuations affecting 75,591 individuals across MIMAROPA, Western Visayas (Region 6), Central Visayas (Region 7), Eastern Visayas (Region 8), and Caraga regions.
The NDRRMC also reported significant transport disruptions, with 1,403 passengers, 554 rolling cargoes, and 46 vessels stranded in 108 seaports due to rough seas and strong winds.
Classes were suspended in 459 cities and municipalities, while 311 local governments also suspended work in government offices as a precautionary measure.
As of 8 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 over nine areas as Tino neared Panay Island.
The weather bureau said Tino is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by November 6, though rains and gusty winds may persist in affected regions.
Authorities continue to monitor flooding, power outages, and possible landslides in typhoon-hit areas, urging the public to stay alert and follow local government advisories.