Pakistan ordered businesses, schools and public offices in Karachi to shut on Wednesday after torrential monsoon rain left at least 10 people dead in the densely populated port city, with more heavy downpours predicted.

Karachi, Pakistan's financial hub, was hit by severe monsoon rains resulting in at least seven deaths and widespread flooding. Significant rainfall caused disruptions in daily life, affecting power, transport,

Rainfall reached levels not seen in years in some parts of the city, Pakistan's largest. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.