Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.

PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia - Heavy monsoon rain has displaced over 150,000 in Malaysia and killed dozens across Southeast Asia

Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation, and forecasters predict more downpours starting on Tuesday.