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Vegetable Prices Surge in Delhi as Floods Disrupt Supply
10 Sep
Summary
- Vegetable prices up 8-34% in Delhi's Azadpur Mandi
- Floods damage crops in key supply regions like Himachal, Haryana
- Heavy rain raises concerns about crop health across several states
As of September 10, 2025, Delhi's wholesale vegetable markets have seen a significant surge in prices over the past week, driven by disruptions in supply from neighboring states that were impacted by severe flooding in August.
Azadpur Mandi, Delhi's largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, has witnessed price increases ranging from 8% to 34% for key green vegetables since September 2. This sharp rise is largely attributed to the disruption in supplies and crop damage across Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan, following heavy rains and flash floods in these regions in the last few days.
The adverse weather conditions have had a significant impact on agricultural production in these states. According to a report from CRISIL Intelligence, heavy rainfall throughout August across Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana has raised serious concerns about the health of various crops. Punjab, in particular, experienced one of the most severe floods in decades, resulting in substantial damage to key crops such as paddy, cotton, and cauliflower.
The surge in vegetable prices in Delhi's wholesale markets reflects the cascading effects of these weather-related disruptions on the region's food supply chain. As the floodwaters recede in the neighboring states, the markets are now grappling with the aftermath, with consumers in the national capital facing the brunt of the price hikes.
