{
  "id": 15337273,
  "title": "Floods worsen in Perak, Penang as evacuee numbers increase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/floods-worsen-in-perak-penang-as-evacuee-numbers-increase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:58:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/floods-worsen-in-perak-penang-as-evacuee-numbers-increase/239546"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The flood situation in Perak and Penang has worsened, with more evacuees placed in temporary relief centres. In Perak, 407 victims from 147 families are housed at four relief centres in Larut, Matang and Selama, while in Penang, the number of flood victims at the SK Seri Penanti relief centre has increased to 36, up from 27 the previous night. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms in all districts this afternoon, followed by rain in the evening.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Floods Worsen In Perak, Penang As Evacuee Numbers Increase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/general-floods-worsen-in-perak-penang-as-evacuee-numbers-increase",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:03:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Floods worsen in Perak, Penang as evacuee numbers increase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/floods-worsen-in-perak-penang-as-evacuee-numbers-increase-15339387",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:58:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Floods displace residents in Perak and Kedah, while 19 homes are hit in Pahang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/floods-displace-residents-in-perak-and-kedah-while-19-homes-are-hit",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:17:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}