Vegetable prices have surged dramatically across Andhra Pradesh due to severe damage inflicted by recent heavy rains and floods, with essential items like tomatoes and onions seeing significant price increases. The floods severely impacted agricultural regions, disrupting supply chains and resulting in a drastic reduction in vegetable availability, pushing prices up sharply. For instance, retail prices of tomatoes have risen from ₹32 to ₹40 per kg, while onions are now priced between ₹60 to ₹70 per kg. This crisis is compounded by a broader trend of rising food prices, as other regions also report increases in vegetable prices driven by extreme weather conditions. In Meghalaya, a political party has called for government intervention to address rising prices attributed to tolls and exploitation in the supply chain. The combination of natural disasters and economic factors is significantly straining consumers and farmers alike.