THE death toll from widespread flooding and landslides across south-east Asia continued to rise today, with more fatalities reported in Vietnam and Thailand, as tens of thousands remained displaced.

Vietnam’s confirmed deaths climbed to 91, with 11 people still missing after a week of relentless rain triggered severe flooding and landslides.

The Dak Lak province was the worst hit, recording 63 deaths, mostly from drowning.

Roads have been washed out, forcing helicopters to deliver food, aid and evacuate stranded residents.

And crops have been devastated, with Vietnam’s central highlands coffee farms submerged.

The damage is currently estimated at about $500 million (£382m).

Although waters have receded in some areas, the weather agency warned that continued rainfall and a forming tropical depression could bring further destruction.

Scientists say climate change is intensifying storms and rainfall, leaving Vietnam, one of the world’s most flood-prone countries, increasingly vulnerable.

In Thailand, torrential rain caused flash floods affecting nearly two million people and killing five across six southern provinces.

Hat Yai recorded its heaviest 24-hour rainfall in 300 years, forcing emergency crews to rescue trapped residents and tourists.

Malaysia has also evacuated more than 12,500 people as monsoon floods worsen across nine states.