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.

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.

At least 30 people have died and tens of thousands have been displaced by severe flooding across Malaysia and southern Thailand.

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