Prices on rise as poor quality veggies from flooded fields lead to supply gap

The recent heavy rain and flooding in Kolkata have led to extensive damage to crops, resulting in a demand-supply gap and rising vegetable prices in the city’s retail markets. Farmers are harvesting surplus vegetables with shorter shelf lives, causing rapid decay. Consumers are cutting down on purchases of inferior quality vegetables. The flooding has also led to the sorting and pricing of vegetables based on size. Local markets in certain areas are experiencing significantly higher prices due to transportation costs and lower sales.