Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The adverse weather conditions currently affecting the island have caused a surge in vegetable prices at economic centres nationwide.

At the Dambulla Economic Centre, the following prices per kilogram were reported:

Carrots - Rs. 565

Beans - Rs. 865

Eggplant - Rs. 375

Green Chilli - Rs. 265

Tomatoes - Rs. 525.

Meanwhile, at the Narahenpita Economic Centre, prices per kilogram are as follows:

Carrots - Rs. 1000

Eggplant - Rs. 700

Green Chilli - Rs. 600

Beans - Rs. 660.

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