Typhoon Tino continues to batter the islands of Dinagat, Siargao, and Bucas Grande as Signal No. 4 remains in full effect, bringing torrential rains, violent winds, and power interruptions across the eastern seaboard.
PAGASA reports that the typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center, gusting up to 150 kilometers per hour, while moving westward at 24 kilometers per hour over the Philippine Sea.
Several provinces in the Visayas region are also under lower storm signals as the weather system intensifies its land interaction and triggers widespread precautionary measures.
Earlier today, the eye of Typhoon Tino was monitored 235 kilometers east-southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, prompting PAGASA to raise Signal No. 3 over parts of Eastern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Cebu, and Bohol.
Coastal and low-lying communities have experienced heavy rainfall and flooding since the early morning, forcing residents to seek shelter in evacuation centers and local government units to suspend classes and sea travel.
Authorities have advised fishermen and small boats to avoid sailing due to high waves and strong currents generated by the typhoon’s fierce winds.
In the coming hours, PAGASA forecasts Typhoon Tino to continue moving westward toward the Visayas region before gradually weakening upon landfall.
Disaster response teams are now on heightened alert, preparing for possible landslides and further flooding in affected areas.
The public is urged to stay vigilant, monitor official advisories, and cooperate with authorities as the typhoon’s outer bands are expected to bring more rain and wind in the next 24 hours.
