Floodwater reduces business at Parika Market

The flooded area in front of the market

Vendors at the Parika Market suffered a loss of sales yesterday after rainfall water swamped sections of it, preventing shoppers from gaining access.

When Stabroek News visited after midday yesterday the water had receded a little and there were a few consumers who waded through the water with long boots to make purchases.

The vendors also had to go through the floodwaters to sell some products as