Broadway bustles with Onam shoppers, but rain dampens cheer
Shoppers in Broadway are flocking to markets for Onam festival preparations, though heavy rains are hindering sales for street vendors. Many vendors report lower earnings and are struggling with the impact of unpredictable weather on customer turnout.
Why it matters
The article highlights the economic vulnerability of small-scale street vendors who rely on seasonal festive demand to sustain their livelihoods.
All roads led to Broadway on Sunday (August 23) as the market swelled with hundreds of shoppers and sales picked up sharply.
There was renewed enthusiasm among shoppers and sellers as business picked up after a sluggish few days. Rain and low customer turnout had dampened sales this season, said street vendors, who were among the worst affected.
Onam dresses for children being displayed for sale at Broadway in the city on August 23. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in