{
  "id": 19754180,
  "title": "Selangor flood evacuees rise to 1,248 across seven relief centres, Perak numbers decline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/selangor-flood-evacuees-rise-to-1-248-across-seven-relief-centres",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T04:13:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/11/13/selangor-flood-evacuees-rise-to-1248-across-seven-relief-centres-perak-numbers-decline/243070"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 8am today, the number of flood victims at relief centres in Selangor has risen to 1,248, up from 1,144 the previous evening. The Social Welfare Department’s InfoBencana portal reported that the largest number of victims was at Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Maharaja Lela, with 393 individuals. Other centres included Sekolah Rendah Agama Bukit Kuching, SK Parit Mahang, Sekolah Agama Batu 8 Ijok, and Kafa Integrasi Hidayah. The Dewan Komuniti Penyayang Tanjung Siam housed 50 victims, while Dewan Orang Ramai Hulu Bernam in Hulu Selangor had 13.\n\nIn contrast, Perak's numbers have declined. The Hilir Perak district saw a decrease in flood victims, falling from 301 people to 288. The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat noted that the PPS at the Teluk Intan Municipal Council Rest House accommodated 268 victims, while 20 people from five families were still sheltering at Dewan MPTI Langkap. The Drainage and Irrigation Department reported that the water level in Sungai Kurau at the Bukit Merah Reservoir was at a warning level of 9.14 metres. The Malaysian Meteorological Department warned of potential storms and rain in the afternoon and evening across several districts, including Larut, Matang, Selama, Kerian, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, and Kinta.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The number of flood victims at relief centres (PPS) in Selangor has increased, while it has...",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Hilir Perak APM Rescuers Stay On High Alert Amid Monsoon Flood Risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/general-hilir-perak-apm-rescuers-stay-on-high-alert-amid-monsoon",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:44:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Hilir Perak CDF rescuers stay on high alert amid monsoon flood risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/hilir-perak-cdf-rescuers-stay-on-high-alert-amid-monsoon-flood-risks",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:11:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}