{
  "id": 19632226,
  "title": "Eight homes evacuated after recurring landslides raise safety fears in Shah Alam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/eight-homes-evacuated-after-recurring-landslides-raise-safety-fears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T09:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129470/eight-homes-evacuated-after-recurring-landslides-raise-safety-fears-in-shah-alam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eight homes in Shah Alam were evacuated yesterday after a landslide damaged a retaining wall, raising concerns over potential further slope failures. The incident occurred at Persiaran Kosmos, Section U5, and prompted authorities to declare the area a disaster zone, arranging temporary accommodation for the affected families. Trader Mohd Haris Zulkifli, 26, witnessed the landslide while dining at a nearby restaurant and stated that his neighbor's gazebo was completely destroyed. He expressed growing anxiety among residents, particularly during heavy rain. The Fire and Rescue Department responded to the emergency at 9.55am, with personnel arriving at 10.12am. Kota Damansara assemblyman Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim declared the area a disaster zone and instructed the eight affected families to evacuate. The Selangor Menteri Besar, district officer, and Sungai Buloh police chief were contacted to coordinate the response. Izuan assured residents that the government would provide temporary rental costs and assist with slope stabilisation and repair works.",
  "summary": "EIGHT homes have been affected and their occupants ordered to evacuate after a landslide damaged a retaining wall at Persiaran Kosmos, Section U5, prompting fears of further slope failures among residents. The incident, which occurred yesterday, has ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Eight homes evacuated due to landslide in Shah Alam.",
    "Landslide damaged retaining wall, prompting disaster zone declaration.",
    "Government to provide temporary accommodation and repair assistance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The immediate evacuation and disaster zone declaration signal a shift toward prioritizing resident safety and government-funded stabilization in areas where recurring slope failures threaten local infrastructure and homes.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/19632226.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ijm-land-to-launch-rm70-9mil-puncak-alam-homes",
        "published": "2026-11-12T06:47:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}