Pakistan has received higher-than-normal monsoon rainfall this year, triggering floods and mudslides that have killed more than 540 people since June 26.

A deluge of rain triggered floods and landslides, sweeping people away and flooding and destroying homes, officials said.

Severe monsoonal flooding has caused widespread devastation across Pakistan, destroying homes and sweeping away entire villages.

Heavier than usual rains and sudden cloudbursts during this monsoon season kill more than 300 people in recent days.

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.

Officials say flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing.