Hyderabad, July 17 -- The lack of rainfall in Telangana has led to a significant surge in vegetable prices, affecting both consumers and vendors. The prices of essential vegetables, such as tomatoes, beans, and chillies, have increased substantially, causing difficulties for middle-class and low-income families.

The deficit in rainfall in Telangana has led to a decrease in local production, forcing traders to import vegetables from other states. However, these imports are often damaged due to rain in those regions. According to market reports, the prices of vegetables such as tomatoes, beans, and chillis have increased by 30-50% over the past few weeks.

Currently, as per the market report, Tomato prices are Rs.30-40 per kg, up from Rs.2...