There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.

Severe flooding caused by days of torrential rain has forced over 122,000 people to evacuate their homes across Malaysia, with disaster officials confirming three fatalities. Authorities warn that the numbers could rise as heavy rain and storm warnings persist.

Malaysia prepared for its worst floods in a decade after heavier-than-expected monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed three people and displaced more than 80,000