Kathmandu, Sept. 26 -- Vegetable supplies to the Kalimati market have fallen by nearly two thirds since Thursday as relentless rain triggered landslides and blocked highways leading to the Kathmandu valley, causing prices to rise sharply.

The market received just 242 tonnes of vegetables on Friday, compared to 657 tonnes on Thursday. Vegetable supplies stood at 817 tonnes a week earlier.

The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board, the country's largest vegetable and fruit bazaar that keeps Kathmandu's homes supplied with fresh produce, receives 700-800 tonnes of vegetables daily during normal times.

"The supply of vegetables has declined significantly since Saturday, which has led to a rise in prices," said Ram Sharan R...