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.

The death toll from devastating floods in Thailand and Malaysia jumped to 31 on Tuesday as authorities in both countries are bracing for another spell of heavy rains in the coming days.