Iloilo: Typhoon Tino has severely impacted the Western Visayas region, affecting 233,694 families, or 764,007 individuals, while also resulting in three fatalities.

According to Philippines News Agency, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) reported that 23,430 families, amounting to 77,901 individuals, found refuge in 1,116 evacuation centers, whereas 20,299 families, or 68,138 people, were accommodated outside these centers. The fatalities were reported from the provinces of Aklan, Capiz, and Antique. In Antique, a 40-year-old man from Anini-y town drowned while trying to cross a river. The Philippine Coast Guard explained that the man was swept away by strong floodwaters when he failed to hold onto a safety rope, leading to his drowning.

In Capiz, a resident from Pontevedra was killed by a falling tree, while in Iloilo, a 55-year-old woman from the town of Dumangas died by drowning. Authorities are currently validating all reported deaths.

Maria Cristina Mayor, spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense 6 (Western Visayas), noted that the region has not experienced significant infrastructure damage, as revealed by an aerial assessment conducted on Wednesday. She expressed relief that despite numerous storm surge warnings, the coastal areas and infrastructure remained largely unscathed.

During an inspection in Guimaras, minor damage was observed at the Suclaran port in San Lorenzo town, along with debris from the sea. No significant landslides were identified in the towns of Leon, Tubungan, Igbaras, and Alimodian in Iloilo province. Roads were reported to be cleared and passable. However, in Capiz, parts of the national roads in Mambusao, Sigma, and Dao towns remain flooded, isolating some communities due to elevated water levels in the farmlands.

Mayor emphasized the importance of preemptive evacuations and preparedness, crediting local government units for their efforts in evacuating residents ahead of the typhoon. She urged residents to heed government advice and evacuate when necessary to ensure safety.