In Brief
Impact of Heavy Rain on Vegetables
Prices Increased Due to Decreased Supply of Vegetables
Wholesale Market Vegetable Prices Double
(Vegetable Price Hike) Heavy rain has occurred in some parts of the state, causing significant damage in many areas. Farmers have suffered major losses.
Due to the heavy rainfall in the state, it has been observed that the agricultural produce has been affected, and there has been significant damage to vegetable crops. As the supply of vegetables in the wholesale market has decreased, their prices have increased.
As a result, in cities like Mumbai and Nashik, the prices of many vegetables have doubled, causing a significant impact on the common citizens due to inflation. In some places, the price of vegetables like peas and drumsticks has reached up to 200 rupees per kilogram.