Thailand's southwestern Petchaburi province braced for flooding over fears that a dam in the area could overflow

Vast area of farmland across four provinces lies under muddy water with rescue teams trying to reach villages

It is Japan's worst weather- disaster in years, and many residents of affected areas are still living in shelters

The southeast Asian country is prone to monsoon storms and floods, which frequently claim hundreds of lives every year

The country's meteorological agency has warned that the heat is "more severe" than normal.

The death toll rose to 195, with several dozen people still missing, the government said on Thursday

The crisis is the deadliest rain-related disaster in over three decades, and one that has sparked national grief

Nearly 2 million people still face orders or advice to keep away from homes

Met office said that the next monsoon phase will begin from next week

Estimates up to $6.1 million in damage in the region