{
  "id": 18973420,
  "title": "Banjir diramal landa 9 jajahan di Kelantan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/banjir-diramal-landa-9-jajahan-di-kelantan-18973420",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:38:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/08/banjir-diramal-landa-9-jajahan-di-kelantan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine districts in Kelantan may face the possibility of flooding starting today and lasting until November 11, following continuous rain warnings issued by Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), according to the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS). The affected districts include Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, and Jeli.\n\nThe initial prediction of flooding was released by MetMalaysia as a continuous rain warning (advisory) at 4:30 pm yesterday, with areas likely to be hit by flash floods, low-lying areas, and flood-prone regions. In Kota Bharu, the at-risk zones include the Kelantan River embankment, while Tumpat's affected areas consist of the Golok River embankment, which includes the Golok, Pengkalan Nangka, Mentua, and Kelaboran rivers.\n\nBachok's high-risk zone includes the Kemasin River embankment, encompassing the Jelawat, Kemasin, PKS, KADA, and Bator rivers. Additionally, the Semerak River embankment, which includes the Lubuk Nibong, Melor, Gunung, and Semerak rivers, is also at risk. In Machang, the affected zones include the Kelantan River embankment, comprising Kelantan, Kerawang, Kweng Hitam, and the surrounding Machang river valleys.\n\nPasir Mas's predicted flooding encompasses the Golok River embankment, including the Golok and Lemal rivers, while Pasir Puteh's high-risk area involves the Semerak River. Tanah Merah's flood-prone zone includes the Kelantan River embankment, while Kuala Krai's at-risk zones comprise the Lebir and Galas rivers within the same embankment. In Jeli, the involved zones are the Kelantan River, including Pergau and Jeli rivers, and the Golok River, which includes the Lanas river. PRABN warns that the predicted flooding may occur earlier or later than expected, and residents, particularly in at-risk areas, are advised to remain vigilant and follow authorities' instructions.",
  "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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  "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."
}