{
  "id": 11338670,
  "title": "Penampang floods force 118 victims into four relief centres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/penampang-floods-force-118-victims-into-four-relief-centres",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T02:19:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1545960/penampang-floods-force-118-victims-four-relief-centres"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy overnight rainfall triggered floods that forced 118 people from 41 families to seek refuge in four temporary relief centres in Penampang, Kota Kinabalu. District Disaster Management Committee chairman Noemi Dyena John Tren officially declared the flooding a disaster on October 1, based on reports from local agencies. The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee reported that the Penampang Sports Complex is housing the largest number of victims, with 40 people from seven families. The Huguan Siou Hall centre accommodates 31 victims from 11 families, while the remaining two centres, Penampang Parish Hall and St Paul Kolopis, shelter 29 and 18 victims respectively. Water levels in Sungai Moyog have reached a critical 9.12 meters, surpassing the danger threshold. The flooding impacted 15 villages, including Kampung Penampang Proper, Kampung Kolopis, and others. Twelve roads remain passable, with the remaining 18 affected roads requiring monitoring. Local authorities and security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU: Authorities evacuated 118 flood victims from 41 families to four temporary relief centres in Penampang this morning after heavy overnight rain caused flooding.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Penampang Floods: 118 People Evacuated To Four Relief Centres",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/general-penampang-floods-118-people-evacuated-to-four-relief-centres",
        "published": "2026-10-02T00:09:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}