Commercial activities in Bauchi metropolis were on Monday disrupted due to a heavy downpour that started from 5.00 am.
The National Daily reports that as at the time of filing this report, most shops in Wunti market remained closed.
Other major areas of economic activities that witnessed low patronage were Banks, Automatic Teller Machines Galleries and supermarkets, among others.
Few residents were, however, seen in public places and major roads, with a negligible number of traders, street hawkers and commercial motorists.
Some of the traders like Mr Baba Shehu, a street hawker, told NAN, “the rainfall was a source of income to others, but it has affected sales.”
Shehu said that he had only sold 10 pieces of raincoat from 8am to 11am.
He said, “most buyers were commercial motorists and petty traders.”
Traders in Muda Lawal market said that perishable goods needed to be disposed off under any weather condition.
Mr Inuwa Habiba said: “I sell perishable goods and they are daily needs, yet the turn out of buyers was very low.
“Normally by this time, I am almost done with my market.”
Mr Yunusa Maigari, a commercial motorist, also lamented the low patronage from passengers.