Hyderabad, Aug. 3 -- Hyderabadis are enjoying a monsoon treat as the city's fruit markets witness a surge in common papaya supplies.

Thanks to the increased arrivals, the fruit is now selling at Rs 40 per kilogram, a significant drop from its earlier price of Rs 60-70 per kg.

Source of papaya supplies in Hyderabad

The papayas arriving in Hyderabad are sourced from farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and local Telangana regions. At Batasingaram market, daily arrivals have exceeded 10 tonnes over the past few days due to peak season supplies. Wholesale prices have also dipped, with a quintal of papaya now averaging Rs 800, compared to Rs 1,600 just a week ago.

Shahed, a commission agent at M J Market, explained, "Between July and Oc...