Typhoon Tino Kills 2 Displaces 387,000 Across Philippines Floods, Stranding Residents

Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) has caused severe flooding across the central Philippines, particularly in Cebu and surrounding areas, leading to at least two deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands. Floodwaters rapidly rose, submerging homes up to the second floor and forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops, with many calling for urgent rescue amid dangerous conditions. Rescue operations have been deployed in heavily affected areas such as Talisay City, Danao City, and the Villa del Rio 1 subdivision in Cebu City, but efforts are hampered by swift currents and safety concerns for rescuers. Local officials and disaster agencies have declared red alerts, activated emergency centers, and coordinated with the military to assist in rescue and relief efforts. The typhoon's strong winds and heavy rains have also caused power outages and transportation disruptions, including canceled flights and stranded passengers at seaports. Authorities continue to monitor the storm as it moves westwards, with warnings of storm surges and life-threatening conditions in coastal areas.