Monsoon Mayhem: Vegetable Prices Soar, Hitting City Kitchens Hard
Heavy rains lashing the region have wreaked havoc on vegetable crops, sending prices skyrocketing across the city. Local markets and online platforms alike are feeling the pinch.
Damaged produce and disrupted supply chains are the primary culprits behind the steep increases. Farmers are struggling to get their produce to market, adding to the existing challenges.
Transportation costs have also escalated significantly, further inflating prices at the retail level. This is particularly felt by consumers relying on quick-commerce platforms.
Online delivery services, meanwhile, are adding their own fees, coupled with often-unreasonable minimum order values, placing an added burden on household budgets.
The impact is being felt most acutely by low- and middle-income families, forcing many to reconsider their daily diets and potentially impacting nutritional intake. The situation highlights the vulnerability of urban food systems to extreme weather events and the need for robust supply chain resilience.
