By: Waleed Tariq

 

Heavy monsoon rain in the southern Pakistani metropolis of Karachi on Tuesday paralyzed routine and commercial activities as the Stock exchange, businesses, schools and most banks remained closed.

The submerging roads and streets, exposed the ineffectiveness of the city government`s rain emergency plan. Scores of trees, power poles and wires were toppled leaving many parts of the city without electricity for hours.

Flooding also caused long traffic jams as cars were stuck and several fuel stations were inundated. No visible efforts were underway to drain water.

More rain is expected on Wednesday.