{
  "id": 19273505,
  "title": "453 flood victims take shelter at seven relief centres in three states",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/453-flood-victims-take-shelter-at-seven-relief-centres-in-three-states",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T02:37:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1574412/453-flood-victims-take-shelter-seven-relief-centres-three-states"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 9.30am on the day in question, 453 flood victims from 127 families found refuge at seven temporary relief centres across three states - Perak, Selangor, and Sarawak. Perak recorded the highest number of evacuees, with 414 individuals from 118 families lodging at three centres in two districts. The MPTI Bandar Baru Rest Hall in Hilir Perak was the most crowded, accommodating 242 people from 73 families, followed by 133 victims from 37 families at the MPTI Hall in Langkap. In the Larut, Matang and Selama region, 39 individuals from eight families sought shelter at Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Simpang Halt. Authorities reported that two relief centres in Perak, located in Langkap and Kampung Simpang Halt, had surpassed their maximum capacity. In Selangor, 32 victims from eight families took shelter at two relief centres, with 20 victims from five families at Balai Raya Kampung Kenanga and 12 from three families evacuated to Dewan Seri Bernam. Sarawak's situation was less severe, with only one of the two operating relief centres in KPG Sukan Petronas in Miri housing seven victims from one family. Meanwhile, PPS Dewan Penghulu Seribu Nanga Tada in Sibu had closed its doors as all evacuees returned home. The Welfare Department and relevant agencies were on high alert, monitoring at-risk areas and ensuring flood victims received necessary supplies and sustenance.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 453 flood victims from 127 families are taking shelter at seven temporary relief centres in Perak, Selangor and Sarawak as of 9.30am today.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}