Prices of beans, capsicum, onion stalks, chilies, and green peas galloped past the Rs 200 mark on Sunday due to the impact of recent cyclonic circulation, heavy rainfall, and a surge in high tides which created disruptions in the vegetable supply chain, driving up prices in markets across the city of Kolkata.
Tomato, pointed gourd and brinjal were also hovering around the Rs 100 per kg mark under its impact.
While some areas saw a quicker recovery due to fast-draining water and sunny weather, farmers in coastal districts like South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore faced significant crop loss. These regions, which cultivate seasonal crops taking up to 90 days to yield, were especially affected as waterlogged fields caused the rotting and decay of standing plants.
Other major agricultural hubs, including Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Nadia, and the Burdwan districts, reported milder impacts and lesser crop damage.