{
  "id": 17807202,
  "title": "Strong winds rip roofs off houses in Kulim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/strong-winds-rip-roofs-off-houses-in-kulim",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:52:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1569323/strong-winds-rip-roofs-houses-kulim"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kulim experienced severe winds that ripped roofs off at least ten houses around 4pm today. A resident near Taman Selasih witnessed several roofs being blown away and was frightened by the sight. Strong winds accompanied heavy rainfall, causing many roads to flood. The Kulim Civil Defence officer confirmed reports of fallen trees and stated that five personnel were dispatched to clear up the debris at various locations, including Masjid Kulim, Kulim Avenue, Jalan Pegawai Kampung Bukit Awie, the District Office quarters, and Taman Kenari. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.",
  "summary": "KULIM: About 10 houses in Taman Jati, Taman Selasih and Kampung Padang Kulim were damaged by strong winds during a storm in Kulim at about 4pm today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}