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
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.
