THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vegetable prices have risen sharply in Kerala as flooding and adverse weather in neighbouring states disrupt supplies, increasing the cost of everyday purchases for households, according to a local media report.

Beans were selling at ₹120 per kg, up from ₹90 a fortnight earlier, while cowpea rose to ₹140 from ₹100 and shallots climbed to ₹100 from ₹60, the report said. Garlic prices reached ₹220 per kg, compared with ₹210 two weeks earlier.

Kerala depends heavily on neighbouring states for vegetables. Weather-related disruptions to transport and supplies have reduced arrivals in markets, pushing prices higher, according to the report.

The increases extend to other commonly used produce. Green chillies rose to ₹70 per kg from ₹45, carrots to ₹80 from ₹60, and bitter gourd to ₹100 from ₹70. Raw mango prices recorded one of the steepest increases, reaching ₹140 per kg from ₹80.

Prices vary depending on the quality and size of the produce, but repeated increases over the past month have added pressure to household food budgets.

Traders fear sustained high prices could weaken sales as consumers reduce the quantities they buy. The report also warned of further price increases if supply shortages persist, with potato prices potentially rising in the coming days.

Tomato and okra prices, meanwhile, have remained relatively stable, offering some relief to shoppers.