Mysore/Mysuru, April 22 -- Vegetable prices may skyrocket

The lack of rainfall in Mysuru region has not only affected the farmers but also the common man. People, who have been battling the soaring temperature, are now facing the heat of increase in the prices of few vegetables and tender coconuts.

To the surprise of the common man, the prices of tender coconut, which was being sold at Rs. 40 each, is now costing Rs. 50. Among the vegetables of which the prices have increased are the most commonly used coconuts, beans, garlic, capsicum, green chillies and cucumber. The price of Beans (Ooty) is now Rs. 150 per kg, Beans (Farm) Rs. 140 per kg, earlier they were being sold at Rs. 70 per kg each. Meanwhile, Capsicum is being sold at Rs. 50 ...