Several Dead, Thousands Evacuated From Flooding in Malaysia, Thailand

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Intense rain and flooding have killed several people and displaced over 100,000 across regions of northern Malaysia and southern Thailand. Officials warn this year could bring the worst flooding in a decade to the region.

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00:00At least three people are dead and over 120,000 have been evacuated in Malaysia after heavy

00:06rains and flooding.

00:08Videos posted on social media show submerged homes, cars and overflowing rivers in the

00:13country's northern regions.

00:15Flooding is common during Malaysia's annual monsoon season, but officials have warned

00:19this year could bring the country's worst in a decade.

00:23Several regions in southern Thailand have also been impacted, with at least nine dead

00:28and thousands of households affected.

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