Vegetable Prices Surge Amid Heavy Rain Warnings

Severe weather conditions, including incessant rains and flooding, have led to a significant increase in vegetable prices across multiple regions in India and Bangladesh. In Dhaka, vegetable prices have surged due to low production caused by floods affecting 13 districts, with some vegetables selling at markedly higher prices than usual. Similarly, in Mysuru, prices for beans and tomatoes have doubled due to crop damage from persistent rainfall, prompting concerns about further increases. Andhra Pradesh is experiencing similar disruptions, with tomato prices expected to exceed Rs 100 per kilogram as heavy rains have hampered harvesting. In Chennai, a rush to stockpile essential vegetables ahead of predicted heavy rains has driven up prices, particularly for tomatoes and onions. Government measures are being implemented in several areas to stabilize prices and provide relief to consumers amid this agricultural crisis.