Wet weather and competition leaves Little India traders missing the Deepavali crowds of the past

Traders in Little India, Ipoh are saying that the gloomy weather and constant rain have been jeopardising their business for Deepavali. — Photos: SAIFUL BAHRI/The Star

EVEN though the Festival of Lights is fast approaching, the business prospects are hardly brighter than usual at the moment for traders in Ipoh’s Little India area.

While the area is traditionally the go-to place for the Indian community during festive seasons, many traders interviewed by MetroPerak said that the rainy weather has been affecting their business.