Severe Flooding in Malaysia and Thailand Leaves Over 30 Dead and Thousands Displaced

Monsoon rains cause unprecedented destruction, with six months' worth of rainfall in just five days and warnings of more heavy downpours to come.

More than 30 people have died, including 25 in Thailand and six in Malaysia, following torrential monsoon rains that began in late November.
Approximately 150,000 people were displaced at the peak of the floods in Malaysia, with 85,000 still in shelters, while over 300,000 households have been affected in southern Thailand.
The northeastern Malaysian states of Kelantan and Terengganu, as well as southern Thai provinces like Pattani and Songkhla, are among the hardest-hit areas, with extensive damage to homes, roads, and agriculture, particularly rice fields.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim estimated repair costs at $224 million, as residents grapple with destroyed infrastructure and livelihoods; Thailand has allocated financial aid for affected families and provinces.
Meteorologists warn of further heavy rain and potential flash floods in both countries, with another monsoon surge expected to begin on December 8.