With rainfall battering multiple districts across the state, vegetable prices have doubled in the city, leaving consumers struggling with skyrocketing costs. The continuous downpour has severely disrupted the vegetable supply chain, as waterlogging, transportation delays, and flooded farmlands wreak havoc on production and delivery. As a direct result of rain ruining crops, several vegetables are now retailing at record-high prices. Beans have surged to Rs 140 per kg, up from Rs 100 just a week ago. The price of spine gourd has doubled, jumping from Rs 60 to Rs 120 per kg. Drumsticks now cost Rs 120 per kg, compared to Rs 100 earlier. Even staple vegetables like brinjal, pointed gourd, ridge gourd, and cucumber are now being sold at Rs 80 per kg due to
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