{
  "id": 20206313,
  "title": "23 families displaced by flash floods in Nibong Tebal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/23-families-displaced-by-flash-floods-in-nibong-tebal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T16:18:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1578535/23-families-displaced-flash-floods-nibong-tebal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A flash flood disaster struck Sungai Kechil and nearby villages in Nibong Tebal, displacing 23 families. Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek, the Nibong Tebal MP and Education Minister, visited the temporary relief centre at the MPKK hall to evaluate the damage. The affected areas include Sungai Duri, Kampung Sethu, Kampung Besar, Kampung Sungai Buaya, Sungai Kechil and Jawi. Fadhlina contacted relevant agencies to ensure a smooth evacuation process, sufficient basic necessities and full attention to the welfare of the families. Her Nibong Tebal service centre provided meals for the families, while food aid was delivered to several homes. Fadhlina cautioned residents in high-risk zones to stay vigilant and prioritize their safety, urging them not to wait for the situation to worsen before seeking shelter. She affirmed that she would continue to monitor the situation.",
  "summary": "NIBONG TEBAL: Twenty-three families have been displaced after flash floods hit several areas in Sungai Kechil and surrounding villages tonight.",
  "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."
}