Showers drive vegetable prices to sky in Kendrapara

KENDRAPARA: Vegetable prices are on an upswing in Kendrapara after unseasonal rains for the last four days damaged standing crops of many farmers in the coastal district.

Farmers said crops like radish, cabbage, cauliflowers, okra, bean and other seasonal vegetables have been damaged in vast tracts of farmland due to the continuous rains. This has reportedly led to a spike in the prices of vegetables.

Sources said one kg of cauliflower, which was priced at Rs 25 last week, now costs Rs 40 in the Kendrapara market. Similarly, carrots are selling at Rs 40 per kg while okra is priced at Rs 45 per kg. Both these vegetables were being sold at Rs 25 per kg last week.