{
  "id": 18972764,
  "title": "Banjir diramal landa 9 jajahan di Kelantan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/banjir-diramal-landa-9-jajahan-di-kelantan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:38:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/08/banjir-diramal-landa-9-jajahan-di-kelantan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine households in Kelantan may face the possibility of flooding starting from today, according to a forecast from the National Flood Warning and Forecast Center (PRABN) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage. The flood warnings are expected to remain in effect until November 11, following continuous rain advisories issued by Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The nine affected districts include Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, and Jeli. Early warnings for flooding have been issued by MetMalaysia since 4:30 PM yesterday, indicating high-risk, low-lying, and flood-prone areas are likely to be severely impacted. In Kota Bharu, the high-risk areas involve the Kelantan River Lembangan, while Tumpat includes the Golok River Lembangan, including the Golok, Pengkalan Nangka, Mentua, and Kelaboran rivers. Bachok's high-risk areas encompass the Kemasin River Lembangan, including the Jelawat, Kemasin, PKS, KADA, and Bator rivers. Additionally, the Semerak River Lembangan, which includes the Lubuk Nibong, Melor, Gunong, and Semerak rivers, is also at risk. For Machang, the Kelantan River Lembangan, including the Kelantan, Kerawang, Kweng Hitam, and surrounding town streams, is involved. Pasir Mas's flood forecast includes the Golok River Lembangan, including Golok and Lemal rivers, while Pasir Puteh's high-risk areas include the Semerak River Lembangan. Tanah Merah's danger zone includes the Kelantan River Lembangan, and Kuala Krai involves the Lebir and Galas rivers within the same floodplain. In Jeli, the involved areas are the Kelantan River Lembangan, including Pergau and Jeli rivers, and the Golok River Lembangan, including Lanas river. PRABN reminds residents that the predicted flooding may begin earlier or later than expected, and urges people, especially those in high-risk areas, to remain vigilant and follow instructions from authorities.",
  "summary": "Ramalan awal banjir dikeluarkan susulan amaran hujan berterusan oleh MetMalaysia pada 4.30 petang tadi.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}