Three homes hit by mudslide after heavy rain in Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 1 — Heavy rain triggered a mudslide, inundating three homes in Kampung Serukam, according to reports. The disaster occurred around 12:30pm, when rainfall prompted a collapse at a construction site, causing water and mud to rush into nearby residences. Among the victims, Siti Aishah Hassan, 44, recounted how her parents-in-law's house was submerged up to 0.5 meters, though both had previously been evacuated due to health concerns.

She lamented the destruction of household items, with furniture and appliances overturned, and the house saturated with mud. Her brother-in-law, Rashid Khamis, 44, managed to escape by realizing water had entered the lower part of the house while he was asleep. Scientex SP Astana project site supervisor, Mohd Haniff Ramli, confirmed that three houses in total were affected, two of which were within the project site.

He mentioned that a similar incident occurred a year ago, and a cleanup team was dispatched to clear debris and address the issue. Currently, residents are in the process of cleaning their homes, with plans to assess damage and determine further action. Some residents had been informed of a potential relocation proposal, though negotiations are ongoing. The housing project is still in the early stages of earthworks and construction.