Hill country prepares for Deepavali despite the rain

Despite the continuing rain, people in the hill country are preparing to celebrate Deepavali, the festival of lights, with joy. Large crowds from plantation areas and suburbs have been arriving in hill-country towns to buy clothes and other essentials for the festival.

In Hatton, increased movement of people from the published report caused traffic congestion on the main roads. Traders, however, say the number of shoppers is lower than last year. With public safety in mind, Hatton police have been deployed in strength and special bus services have been arranged.