Deadly Floods and Landslides Ravage Southeast Asia, Claiming Lives

Deadly flooding and landslides have killed dozens across Southeast Asia as heavy rains continue to batter the region. Vietnam's death toll reached 91 people with 11 still missing, while Thailand reported five new deaths and nearly two million people affected by flash floods. Malaysia evacuated over 12,500 residents as waters keep rising.

Vietnam Bears the Heaviest Toll

A week of relentless rainfall has turned deadly in Vietnam, where flooding and landslides now stretch from Quang Tri province all the way down to Lam Dong. The confirmed death count climbed to 91 on Monday after another person died, with 11 others still unaccounted for.

The scale of destruction shows how vulnerable the region remains to extreme weather events. Vietnam's mountainous terrain makes it particularly prone to landslides when heavy rains saturate the soil.

Thailand Faces Flash Flood Crisis

Southern Thailand got hit hard at the start of this week when sudden downpours triggered flash floods. Regional health officials confirmed five deaths and four injuries across six southern provinces, while the overall impact reached close to two million people.

Ten southern provinces dealt with heavy rainfall over the past week. Thai authorities warned Monday that water levels will keep climbing as more rain is expected through Tuesday. The timing couldn't be worse for communities still recovering from previous flooding events.

Malaysia Scrambles to Evacuate Thousands

Malaysia's Social Welfare Ministry reported evacuating more than 12,500 people across nine states as floods spread Monday. Kelantan state in the northeast bore the worst damage and supplied most of the displaced residents.

Authorities set up 86 temporary shelters but warned that more rain is coming. The flooding is expected to get worse before it gets better, putting additional strain on emergency resources.

This latest disaster highlights Southeast Asia's growing vulnerability to extreme weather. The region regularly faces monsoon flooding, but the intensity and widespread nature of these current floods shows how climate patterns are putting millions at risk. Emergency response systems across all three countries are being tested as rescue operations continue and communities brace for more rainfall.