More than 30 people have been killed in the flooding which was caused by heavy rains in the region in the past week, with communities facing a significant rebuild also preparing for more rain this weekend.

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 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

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, and both countries are preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.