Siliguri, 19th October: Traders are facing losses due to heavy downpour before Laxmi puja.
It is to be noted that heavy rains lashed across various places including Siliguri from Monday evening. The city’s Thanamore, Hospital More, Bidhan Road, Subhash Palli, and other markets are crowded every year before Laxmi puja. However, traders are highly concerned as the scenario is completely different this year due to continuous rainfall. In addition, the idol makers and artisans are also highly concerned as several idols have been damaged due to rains.