Despite repeated forecasts and advance warnings of heavy rainfall, it took only a single day of heavy showers to bring Karachi to its knees. And almost immediately after the skies opened on Tuesday, much of the city went without electricity, reminding the citizens of Karachi that rain in their long-ignored abode is a terrifying curse rather than a gracious blessing.

The relief of cool weather after weeks of scorching heat was swiftly overshadowed by crippling........

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