Monsoon Floods Devastate Malaysia and Thailand, Over 30 Dead
Over 30 people have lost their lives and tens of thousands are displaced due to severe monsoon floods in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with more heavy rains expected in the coming days.
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Over 30 people have lost their lives and tens of thousands are displaced due to severe monsoon floods in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with more heavy rains expected in the coming days.
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