{
  "id": 17536200,
  "title": "Penang steps up patrols at 51 flash flood hotspots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/penang-steps-up-patrols-at-51-flash-flood-hotspots",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T04:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1568167/penang-steps-patrols-51-flash-flood-hotspots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Penang Fire and Rescue Department has identified 51 flash flood hotspots across the state, with Seberang Perai Tengah having the highest number of hotspots at 18. Daily patrols and continuous monitoring are being conducted at these locations to enable personnel to respond promptly to flash floods or rising river levels. The department is maintaining at least 80 per cent of its personnel on duty at fire stations throughout the monsoon season, with leave applications strictly regulated. Additionally, the department's Water Rescue Team has undergone intensive refresher training to enhance its technical skills, diving capabilities, and water-based evacuation operations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Penang Identifies 51 Flash Flood Hotspots, Steps Up Monsoon Preparedness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/general-penang-identifies-51-flash-flood-hotspots-steps-up-monsoon",
        "published": "2026-11-01T03:13:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}