The snowfall in the mountainous regions coupled with consistent rainfall in Haridwar during the past two days, local traders are experiencing a slump in business. The consistent rainfall has also brought about a drop in the temperature in this pilgrimage town which in turn has affected the routine life of locals. Though trade in Haridwar generally experiences a drop during the winters, this year the business has been hit harder.
Break in the movement of trains since the first week of December has also added to the woes of the business fraternity here.
Garments wholesaler Rajat Maniyal states that though winter brings a drop in business, the consistent rainfall and sharper cold this winter has exacerbated the business loss. Vasu Thakur who deals in medicines said that even though medicine is an essential commodity, there is a considerable drop in sales due to the consistent rainfall in the past couple of days.
