Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The price of beans at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre has surged past Rs. 1,000 per kilogram, while the centre simultaneously reports a gradual decline in the price of carrots.

A similar pattern is seen at the Meegoda and Welisara Economic Centres as well.

Vegetable prices at Economic Centres across the country, particularly in Dambulla, Meegoda and Welisara, continue to show a mixed movement this week following a volatile period caused by adverse weather conditions. Some varieties are easing from the exceptionally high rates seen immediately in the aftermath, while others remain elevated due to lingering supply shortages and damaged cultivation.

At the Meegoda Economic Centre, the wholesale price list dis...