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Continuous rains for over two weeks have hit business in Hyderabad’s old city, with traders near Charminar reporting poor sales due to fewer tourists and local buyers. Many are struggling to pay workers’ salaries, shop rents and utility bills

Continuous rains in Hyderabad have left markets around Charminar deserted, with traders reporting 50–60 per cent business loss. Tourist footfall has dropped sharply, affecting shops and hawkers, who are struggling to meet expenses and survive amid the prolonged wet spell

The victim Mohd Maqsood Ali, a resident of Charminar was last seen by his family members on Tuesday morning.

With Covid cases rising, businesses caught in two minds whether to stock merchandise or not

Traders in some parts of the city observed a voluntary shut down and the effect of the voluntary closure was seen at Khilwat, Engine Bowli, Shahalibanda, Pathergatti, Hussainialam, Mallepally, Golconda and Moghalpura areas.