At least 13 people died and tens of thousands evacuated in one of the worst floods in decades to batter southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.

Malaysia and Thailand are facing a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding this week, authorities said on Monday (Dec 2), even as some displaced residents were able to return home and the worst floods in decades began receding in some areas.

At least 12 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands affected in Malaysia and Thailand as officials brace for the worst flood in a decade.

At least 12 people have died and more than 600,000 households have been affected by the worst flooding in southern Thailand in decades, according to a government agency. The heavy downpours and flash floods that have persisted across the country’s south since Nov 22 have affected about 640,

Heavy rains in southern Thailand have triggered severe flooding, killing nine people and displacing over 13,000 residents.

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.

Floods in northern Malaysia and southern Thailand have claimed the lives of at least 12 people, and 135,000 individuals have been forced to leave their homes. Authorities warn that the number of casualties may increase.

Floods in northern Malaysia and southern Thailand have killed at least 12 people, and 135,000 residents have had to leave their homes. Authorities warn that the number of casualties may rise. In Malaysia,