<p> <br />The incessant rains from the last one week have forced people to stay indoors translating into a slump in business for the traders.<br /><br />While a spell of heavy rain is easy to deal with, traders, with small shops on the road sides, say the continuous drizzle accompanied by a downpour once in a while is hurting their businesses. Roads wear a deserted look as the continuous rain has converted all streets into a muddy slush.<br /><br />“People in Malnad are probably used to rains like this. But in a region like ours where we are not used to such rains, life has become very difficult,” said the residents.<br /><br />Holidays announced<br /><br />Due to the incessant rains, the Education Department has declared a holiday on Tuesday and Wednesday for all government schools in Bangarpet.<br /><br />The decision was taken as the students were finding it difficult to commute to the school in the continuous rains.<br /></p>
<p> <br />The incessant rains from the last one week have forced people to stay indoors translating into a slump in business for the traders.<br /><br />While a spell of heavy rain is easy to deal with, traders, with small shops on the road sides, say the continuous drizzle accompanied by a downpour once in a while is hurting their businesses. Roads wear a deserted look as the continuous rain has converted all streets into a muddy slush.<br /><br />“People in Malnad are probably used to rains like this. But in a region like ours where we are not used to such rains, life has become very difficult,” said the residents.<br /><br />Holidays announced<br /><br />Due to the incessant rains, the Education Department has declared a holiday on Tuesday and Wednesday for all government schools in Bangarpet.<br /><br />The decision was taken as the students were finding it difficult to commute to the school in the continuous rains.<br /></p>