Many attribute the sharp rise in the vegetable to heatwaves in key tomato-growing areas and heavy rains, as well, as disruption in supply chains. Tomatoes, which have a relatively lower shelf life, could also have put pressure on their prices.
While speaking to ANI, IMD scientist Soma Sen said," The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Leaving some parts of northwest India, the monsoon has impacted almost the entire country. Entire Gujarat and south-east Rajasthan have been covered by the
Tomato prices see a steep increase in many parts of the country as supplies have dropped due to rains in tomato-growing areas in the country. In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, Tomato prices have increased sharply within the past two-three days.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 7 (ANI): Tomato prices have skyrocketed in the southern states as incessant rains have damaged the crop and floods have made transportation difficult.
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Tomato prices in Delhi have shot up to Rs 30-40 per kg following the incessant rains and flood-like situation in key supplier states across the country.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Prices of onion and tomato have doubled to Rs 30 per kg in parts of Uttar Pradesh due to a shortage in supply caused by heavy rains and floods in some parts of the country.
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Tomato prices in the retail markets of Delhi have shot up to Rs 60-80 per kg following incessant rains and flood-like situation in key supplier states across the country.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 23 (ANI): With tomato prices' skyrocketing, it has become important in the whole sale vegetable market of Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, to guard the pricey vegetable.