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.

More than 20 people were killed on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, leaving more than 400 dead.Monsoon floods submerged one-third of Pakistan in 2022,

Karachi, Pakistan's financial hub, declared a public holiday due to monsoon rains causing severe flooding and at least seven deaths. The intense weather disrupted public services, including power and transport,