{
  "id": 19425074,
  "title": "Kelantan fire dept mulls 48-hour shifts for major flood operations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kelantan-fire-dept-mulls-48-hour-shifts-for-major-flood-operations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T00:50:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1575116/kelantan-fire-dept-mulls-48-hour-shifts-major-flood-operations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department is considering extending duty shifts to up to 48 hours during the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon to enhance its rescue operation capabilities in case of major flooding. The current shift system consists of three teams working 12-hour rotations, but the department may adjust this to 24- or 48-hour shifts depending on operational requirements and the situation on the ground during a disaster. This measure would increase the number of personnel available during major floods, and a freeze on leave could also be imposed to ensure sufficient manpower. However, the availability of assets such as boats, trucks, and four-wheel-drive vehicles is equally important for operational effectiveness. The department has also identified vulnerable groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and bedridden patients living in flood-prone areas, to facilitate evacuation efforts in the event of flooding.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "More boots on the ground: Kelantan Fire Dept weighs 24- or 48-hour duty shifts during monsoon season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/more-boots-on-the-ground-kelantan-fire-dept-weighs-24-or-48-hour-duty",
        "published": "2026-11-11T01:02:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}