{
  "id": 19744488,
  "title": "After decades of floods, Belimbing Dalam residents pin hopes on RM600mil project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/after-decades-of-floods-belimbing-dalam-residents-pin-hopes-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/13/after-decades-of-floods-belimbing-dalam-residents-pin-hopes-on-rm600mil-project"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For decades, the inhabitants of Belimbing Dalam have endured recurring floods that inundate their homes up to four or five times annually. Zakaria Naim, a 66-year-old resident, recounted that the situation was even more dire two decades ago, when his home was flooded nearly sixteen times. Despite the frequent inundations, Zakaria and his fellow villagers have no choice but to remain in the village due to financial constraints. The floods have damaged their belongings and appliances, forcing them to seek alternative living arrangements. The project aims to improve protection for communities in flood-prone areas. Zakaria expressed gratitude towards the government for acknowledging their predicament and taking action to alleviate their suffering.",
  "summary": "The Krubong–Durian Tunggal dual-purpose pond, slated for completion in 2030, offers renewed hope of mitigating the flood risk that has long plagued residents.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}