Inundated fields trigger veggie price-rise fear

The cyclonic rain played havoc with Bengal crops, especially potatoes, and farmers have become anxious of heavy loss because of delayed harvesting and sowing. Though a section of consumers feared the delay in harvesting might lead to a spike in vegetable prices at city markets, experts said it was too early to say that. On Sunday, farms across Hooghly and Burdwan were found submerged under 6-11inches of water. While vegetable crops may rot, there is likely to be at least a fortnight’s delay in Rabi crops.

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