Incessant rain leads to dip in firecracker sales
The Hindu
Traders hopeful of weather clearing up by morning
Sales of firecrackers began in the city on a sluggish note on Wednesday as shoppers stayed indoors due to incessant rain.
Nearly a hundred stalls have come up on the Andhra University main ground, and 50 on the AUCE Grounds and an equal number near the ground at the NSS Unit of the university. Stalls were also set up at the Alwar Das Grounds in MVP Colony and vacant areas at Madhurawada, Pendurthi, Arilova, Gajuwaka, Seethammadhara and Pedagantyada.
The stalls were set up in adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols, and the workers employed by the stall owners were trying to boost sales by offering steep discounts. Street vendors also went around selling earthen lamps, electric lights, coloured candles and other decorative items for the festival.