Traders at Madurai vegetable market demand urgent infrastructure upgrade amid rains
Traders at the MGR Central Vegetable Market in Madurai are demanding urgent infrastructure repairs after heavy rains flooded the facility. They claim that the market has seen no significant upgrades since its opening in 2010, leading to hazardous conditions for workers and customers.
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The story underscores the economic impact of neglected public infrastructure on small-scale traders and local supply chains.
Traders at Madurai vegetable market demand urgent infrastructure upgrade amid rains left A walkway at MGR Central Market in Madurai left muddy due to the recent rains. G. Moorthy G. Moorthy https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/y45id5/article71593687.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9864_16_10_2026_18_52_40_2__DSC4630.JPG G. Moorthy The path at MGR Central Market in Madurai left muddy due to the recent rains. Roads inside the market were laid when the facility was opened in 2010. Since then, no work had been undertaken to upgrade its infrastructure, say traders MADURAI Heavy rainfall over the past two days has not only inundated streets across Madurai city but also flooded most walkways inside MGR Central Vegetable Market at Mattuthavani. This is a recurring issue, and the traders are concerned about the upcoming month, with heavy rains expected to persist for the next 30 to 40 days. M.
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