{
  "id": 11078867,
  "title": "Three homes hit by mudslide after heavy rain in Sungai Petani",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/three-homes-hit-by-mudslide-after-heavy-rain-in-sungai-petani",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:41:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/three-homes-hit-by-mudslide-after-heavy-rain-in-sungai-petani/237202"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 1 — Three homes in Kampung Serukam were inundated by a mudslide following heavy rain yesterday afternoon. The disaster is believed to have occurred after heavy rain began around 12.30pm, triggering a collapse at a nearby construction site. Water and mud swiftly flowed into residents' homes, with one of the victims, Siti Aishah Hassan, 44, recounting how her parents-in-law's house was submerged to a depth of roughly 0.5 meters. However, both were safely moved away prior to the incident as they had previously experienced strokes. Siti expressed her anguish, stating that the rapid rise of the water would have been catastrophic if her parents-in-law had remained in the house. Her brother-in-law, Rashid Khamis, 44, managed to escape, awakening to find water and mud had entered the lower part of the dwelling. Household items and appliances were overturned, and the interior of the house was covered in mud. Scientex SP Astana project site supervisor Mohd Haniff Ramli confirmed that three houses were affected, with two situated within the project area. He mentioned that a similar incident transpired a year ago, for which the team cleaned the affected houses and cleared the road. Currently, the residents' homes are being cleaned, and the extent of the damage will be assessed for subsequent actions. The affected residents residing within the project site were informed about a proposal to relocate them, but negotiations are ongoing. The housing project is currently in the earthworks and construction phase.",
  "summary": "SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 1 — Three houses in Kampung Serukam here were affected by a mudslide following heavy rain yeste...",
  "key_points": [
    "Three homes in Kampung Serukam flooded by mudslide.",
    "Heavy rain triggered collapse at nearby construction site.",
    "Residents evacuated safely before incident."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The mudslide aftermath reveals a familiar vulnerability for residents near a construction site, where repeated incidents prompt concerns about safety and relocation for those living in the project area.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Three homes hit by mudslide after heavy rain in Sungai Petani",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/three-homes-hit-by-mudslide-after-heavy-rain-in-sungai-petani-11083593",
        "published": "2026-10-01T01:41:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}