The death toll from Typhoon Tino has reached 232, while 25 were reported dead from Super Typhoon Uwan, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday. Their search and rescue operations are still ongoing in the affected areas.
According to OCD Deputy Administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, there are 112 more missing and 512 injured due to Tino. Many of the fatalities were due to landslides, especially in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) where 19 people died.
According to the OCD report, the Bicol Region was severely damaged, particularly Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte. damage assessment teams are continuing to circulate to determine the total damage.
More than 3 million households lost power after the typhoon. The OCD said power restoration could take long without additional resources. 12 regions and 15 provinces, including Catanduanes and Camarines Sur, were affected.
The government has already assisted more than 12,000 evacuees, while infrastructure damage is estimated at ₱108.6 million. An estimated 10,700 houses have been damaged, and the Quick Response Fund (QRF) is continuing to be provided to affected families.
