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

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

Northern Malaysia residents return to destroyed homes as severe floods begin receding:: Kelantan, Malaysia:: December 2, 2024:: Muhamad Alim, Resident"On Thursday afternoon, I noticed the weather looked unusual.

Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters eased in some areas following the worst floods in decades over the weekend, and more heavy rain was forecast as soon as Tuesday.

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

Malaysia is facing widespread devastation after unprecedented monsoon rain flooded swathes of the country, killing six people and forcing over 150,000 to flee their homes. The prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim,

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