Kathmandu, Nov. 1 -- Green vegetables were in short supply in Kathmandu Valley on Friday, triggering a wholesale price rise of up to 225 percent. The country has been experiencing continuous rainfall since Monday, disrupting supply routes to the Capital.

The situation has worsened since Wednesday morning as incessant rainfall halted transport, causing a sharp spike in retail prices amid the ongoing festive season. Traders said prices are likely to remain high until supply chains return to normal, winter vegetables begin arriving, and the festivities conclude. However, prices have yet to ease.

Throughout Thursday, most parts of Nepal witnessed light to moderate rainfall triggered by Cyclone Montha. The cyclone originated in the Bay of Be...