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.

The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days.

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,