‘They let the flood carry them’: Melbourne international student fears for family affected by Typhoon Tino

Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu and other parts of the Philippines, claiming at least 46 lives. A Melbourne-based international student shares her family’s terrifying ordeal as they escaped rising floodwaters in their hometown of Bacayan.

Typhoon Tino caused severe flooding in Cebu, submerging homes in Bacayan town. Credit: Pobreng Laagan / Michael Sagoo

Key Points

• Cebu province bore the brunt of Typhoon Tino, with several towns submerged under neck-deep floodwaters.
• Mikee Charm Alvarez’s family survived by letting themselves be swept away after their one-storey home was engulfed by floodwater.
• Their missing dog was later found through social media coordination, highlighting the disaster’s emotional and far-reaching impact on both people and animals.

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