The famed beach resorts of Kovalam and Shanghumughom in the capital and other beaches south of Kovalam, which are normally crowded at that time of the year, wore a deserted look.

In the early morning hours, the cobblestone alleys that wander this city's slopes are normally crowded with schoolchildren, walking in groups with their backpacks and books.

It is normally crowded with people in peak hours.

The entrance is normally crowded with Iraqi drivers and police officers.

Yeah, it's normally crowded," Mr. Govia said, "weekdays, weekends, morning, noon, night.

Store Was 'Packed' "The store is normally crowded on Saturdays, but it was even more packed because of Easter," the Chief said.

WEEKENDS are normally crowded with a variety of musical events, but for a change the midweek schedule is also busy.

Weekends are normally crowded with a variety of musical events, but for a change the mid-week schedule is pretty full, too.

Chief Collins said the man may have attracted little attention on the floor, which is normally crowded with patients, their parents and hospital workers.

A newly built popular park in Rissia is located around 23km from Nanpara; it is normally crowded on weekends.