{
  "id": 8710195,
  "title": "Flash floods hit KL, firefighters rescue three from stranded vehicles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/flash-floods-hit-kl-firefighters-rescue-three-from-stranded-vehicles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T15:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1537111/flash-floods-hit-kl-firefighters-rescue-three-stranded-vehicles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Four incidents of flash flooding were reported today, impacting areas in Ampang, Taman U-Thant, and Jalan Ampang. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department received multiple distress calls and dispatched rescue teams from Keramer, Jalan Tun Razak, and Titiwangsa stations to the affected zones.\n\nThe first incident unfolded near Tuscany Home Furnitures on Jalan Mengkudu in Ampang, where a vehicle became trapped in 0.9m-deep waters. Firefighters successfully rescued the driver.\n\nIn Taman U-Thant, another incident occurred at Kondominium Desa Angkasa, where a BMW became stranded in floodwater. This time, firefighters pulled two occupants from the sinking car.\n\nA residential home in the same area faced a risk of electrocution, prompting rescue efforts. Lastly, near Menara Safuan on Jalan Ampang, a flooded vehicle turned out to be unoccupied.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Four incidents of flash floods were recorded today, affecting areas in Ampang, Taman U-Thant, and Jalan Ampang.",
  "key_points": [
    "Four flash floods reported in KL, affecting Ampang, Taman U-Thant, Jalan Ampang",
    "Firefighters rescue three from stranded vehicles in Ampang and Taman U-Thant",
    "No casualties reported, one vehicle found unoccupied"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}