{
  "id": 13948389,
  "title": "Heavy rain triggers slope collapse, damages house in Kundasang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/heavy-rain-triggers-slope-collapse-damages-house-in-kundasang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1553909/heavy-rain-triggers-slope-collapse-damages-house-kundasang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kundasang experienced heavy rain that triggered a slope collapse, damaging a house in Kampung Pogun and Kampung Dumpiring Atas. No injuries or fatalities were reported, while another nearby house remained safe. The Civil Defence Force deployed officers to monitor the site, installing a tarpaulin to prevent further erosion. Residents have been advised to remain alert for signs of ground movement and follow safety instructions if they detect early signs of a landslide. Landslides and flash floods have also occurred in several areas around Kundasang due to continuous heavy rain since yesterday evening.",
  "summary": "KUNDASANG: A slope collapse measuring about 25 metres high, triggered by continuous heavy rain, damaged the rear wall of a house in Kampung Pogun and Kampung Dumpiring Atas here yesterday.",
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    "Heavy rain triggered slope collapse in Kundasang",
    "House damaged in Kampung Pogun and Kampung Dumpiring Atas",
    "Civil Defence Force monitoring site and installing tarpaulin"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}