Tomato prices cross Rs 100 per kg mark in Hyderabad

The price of a kilogram of tomato crossed the Rs 100 mark on Tuesday in Hyderabad, and threatens to stay at that level for some time. Even at that sum, getting a bag of good quality tomatoes was difficult.

The serial heat waves and lack of rain caused by Cyclone Biporjoy adversely affected the tomato crop in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and other states. Tomato crop yield also decreased in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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resulted in a tomato shortage as well as high prices. But because it is such a kitchen essential, families reluctantly paid the price that was being demanded.

Usually, tomatoes from Madanapalle in Chittoor district and Karnataka cater the needs of markets of Telangana state, along with locally cultivated crop. However, in Telangana, the tomato crop season has concluded and that added to the shortage.