{
  "id": 19064488,
  "title": "Kelantan braces for floods as nine districts face days of relentless rain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/kelantan-braces-for-floods-as-nine-districts-face-days-of-relentless-19064488",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T01:34:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/09/kelantan-braces-for-floods-as-nine-districts-face-days-of-relentless-rain/242520"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA BHARU, November 9 — Kelantan prepares for potential flooding in nine districts from Sunday to Wednesday, November 11, following a continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre predicts the districts at risk include Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, and Jeli. The preliminary forecast stems from a Continuous Rain Warning issued by MetMalaysia at 4:30 PM today, predicting flood hotspots and low-lying areas to be affected. The statement clarifies that Kota Bharu areas are in the Kelantan River Basin, while Tumpat areas are in the Golok River Basin, encompassing several rivers. Bachok residents should be wary of the Kemasin River Basin, including Sungai Jelawat and Sungai Kemasin. The Semerak River Basin in Machang, Golok River Basin in Pasir Mas, and other specified basins are also under risk. PRABN advises residents, especially in flood-prone areas, to stay alert and follow authorities' instructions. Updates on the flood situation can be accessed via the Public InfoBanjir website.",
  "summary": "KOTA BHARU, Nov 9 — Floods are expected in nine districts in Kelantan from Sunday until Wednesday (Nov 11), follow...",
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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."
}