Amid the scorching sun and heat wave, the prices of vegetables are constantly increasing, which is directly affecting the pocket. Within the last one or two weeks, the prices of many vegetables have more than doubled. These rising prices of vegetables have shaken the budget of the common man. Everyday vegetables have disappeared from the kitchens of most houses. People have now started thinking before buying vegetables.
damage to vegetable crops
Let us tell you that vegetable crops have suffered a lot due to rising temperatures. In such a situation, vegetables are not able to reach the market and due to this the arrival of vegetables is also decreasing. Not only this, due to intense heat and heat wave, the vegetables kept in the market are getting spoiled quickly. A recent survey included more than 48,000 domestic consumers from 343 districts of India. Consumers have expressed concern over the rising prices of vegetables, they have reported an increase in the prices of vegetables like onion, potato and tomato.
Decrease in monsoon rain
Although vegetable shortage is common in summers, this year the shortage has been very high. The reason for this is that the normal temperature in the whole country has been 4 to 9 degrees Celsius. Not only this, the monsoon rains are also coming very late this time, due to which there are difficulties in growing crops. There is an 18% decrease in the rain this season.
Vegetable prices may decrease
According to the information, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said that due to heat and less rainfall, vegetable and fruit crops have been affected. According to experts, if there is good rain by the beginning of July, then the problem can be reduced. This can also reduce the price of vegetables.
Vegetable prices increased in southern states
Let us tell you that the highest increase in tomato prices has been seen in the southern states. This is happening because due to the scorching heat and late monsoon, vegetable production has reduced and vegetables have started getting spoiled due to the intense heat, due to which their price is increasing. But if there is good rain in the coming weeks, then the chances of reduction in vegetable prices will increase.
