At least 100 people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain missing after Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) unleashed catastrophic flooding across the central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the brunt of the destruction.

Authorities said 35 more bodies were recovered Wednesday from submerged areas in Liloan, raising Cebu’s toll to 76 deaths. The floods, described as “unprecedented”, swept away cars, homes, and even shipping containers as torrents of water surged through densely populated towns.

On Negros Island, 12 people were killed and another 12 are missing after heavy rains triggered volcanic mudflows from Mount Kanlaon, burying several homes in Canlaon City. Six military personnel also died when their helicopter crashed during relief operations.

“Around four or five in the morning, the water was raging — you couldn’t even step outside,” said Reynaldo Vergara, a shop owner in Mandaue whose store was destroyed.

More than 800,000 people have been displaced by the storm. The Philippine weather bureau reported that Cebu received 183 millimeters of rain within 24 hours — nearly 40% above its monthly average.

The disaster has reignited anger over a ₱26.6 billion ($452 million) “ghost” flood-control scandal, with Governor Pamela Baricuatro accusing national agencies of failing to deliver promised infrastructure. The Department of Public Works and Highways said Secretary Vince Dizon is in Cebu to inspect the damage.

Scientists warn that climate change is making typhoons in the region stronger and wetter. The Philippines typically faces 20 storms each year, but meteorologists say up to five more could strike before December ends.

Typhoon Tino has since moved over the South China Sea, heading toward Vietnam, where authorities fear more flooding and damage.