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  "id": 3257003,
  "title": "Strong winds, heavy rain damage Kuching International Airport roof (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/strong-winds-heavy-rain-damage-kuching-international-airport-roof",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:47:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/25/strong-winds-heavy-rain-damage-kuching-international-airport-roof-video/232615"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At Kuching International Airport on August 25, strong winds and heavy rain caused damage to a section of the roof at the arrival area. Airport staff were on-site to evaluate the damage, while volunteers from the People’s Volunteer Corps managed traffic flow. The incident occurred in the afternoon on August 25, 2026, with the damaged portion of the roof visible in a photograph by Shahrul Tready. Other parts of Kuching, including Jalan BDC, experienced similar weather conditions, such as an uprooted tree. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout most of Sarawak until 7pm, affecting regions like Limbang, Miri, Bintulu, Kapit, Sarikei, Sibu, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, and Mukah.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Aug 25 — A section of the roof at the arrival area of Kuching International Airport (KIA) was damage...",
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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."
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