Rains cause tomato prices to spike in Chennai

CHENNAI: Tomato prices have surged to Rs 60 per kilogram at the Koyambedu vegetable market, following a sharp drop in supply from neighbouring states.

Continuous heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu has severely impacted tomato cultivation, leading to reduced yields, added a report from Thanthi TV.

In just the past week, prices have risen by Rs 20 per kg.