Edhi Foundation officials Wednesday said ambulance services have been suspended for the whole of Karachi while the Foundation's helpline numbers have not been working, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Edhi Ambulance Service 115 and all other Information Bureau phones are also closed after recent rains in Karachi, officials said.

Since Sunday, the heavy rains have caused huge damage turning the megacity into a huge deluge. At least 10 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents including from electrocution.

All phone numbers will remain closed, Edhi officials said. People may call at 02132331813 in case of any emergency, Edhi officials said.

Edhi Foundation one of the top social welfare service providers across Pakistan and globe running on a non-commercial, non-political, and non-communal basis, serving round-the-clock without any discrimination of colour, class, and creed.