Rising temperatures hit vegetable supply, inflate prices in Chennai

Rising mercury levels across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring States have taken a toll on vegetable availability, tightening supply and pushing up prices. While northern Tamil Nadu may continue to sizzle, heavy rainfall may bring respite to some southern districts till weekend.

Prolonged dry weather in key produce zones of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, major suppliers for Koyambedu wholesale market — one of the Asia’s largest perishable goods hubs — has hit vegetable arrivals.