{
  "id": 19439481,
  "title": "Kampung Melayu Subang faces 4th flood in 11 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kampung-melayu-subang-faces-4th-flood-in-11-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T03:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/11/kampung-melayu-subang-faces-4th-flood-in-11-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The town of Kampung Melayu Subang in Selangor is currently grappling with its fourth flood of the month, according to residents who have been sharing their experiences on the social media platform Threads. A thunderstorm warning was issued by the meteorology department at 6am, which prompted the irrigation and drainage department to report water levels reaching 18.11m above sea level by 10:45am. This level surpassed the 17.4m danger threshold at the time.\n\nDespite the water level beginning to recede, residents are still worried about the town's vulnerability to flooding. User @__nrdynaa lamented the town's repeated floods, stating it was the worst in history this year. @faezprop2u questioned the cause of the frequent flooding, observing that the water keeps rising even when there is no rain. @zurintahir posted a video of a flooded road, with drivers attempting to navigate through the water as they were dropping their child off at school. She expressed concern over the students, who are preparing for the SPM examination.\n\nSome residents, like @inaabdulaziz and @jannahseri, posted videos showing houses submerged in floodwater with water levels reaching residents' knees. However, @nothingbhtthetruth was hesitant about leaving the town for good, insisting on staying to help manage the current situation. Kampung Melayu Subang was severely affected by flash floods on November 2, with water levels exceeding the danger mark by 1.37m and an estimated 92 homes inundated.",
  "summary": "The irrigation and drainage department reported the water level at 18.11m above sea level, exceeding the 17.4m danger threshold as of 9am.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kampung Melayu Subang experiences fourth flood in 11 days.",
    "Water levels reach 18.11m, surpassing danger threshold.",
    "Residents concerned about frequent flooding and student safety."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Frequent flooding in Kampung Melayu Subang highlights a growing vulnerability for local residents as water levels repeatedly surpass danger thresholds despite the absence of immediate rainfall.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}