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Sharp Surge in Flower and Fruit Prices Ahead of Ayudha Pooja
- •Prices of flowers and fruits have spiked significantly across markets in Bengaluru due to the ongoing Dasara and Ayudha Pooja festivities.
- •In KR Market, Jasmine is priced at 1600 rupees per kg, Chrysanthemum at 400 rupees, and Rose at 300 rupees per kg.
- •Fruit prices have also seen a jump, with Apples selling between 140 and 200 rupees per kg and Pomegranates ranging from 200 to 250 rupees per kg.
- •Recent rains in Bengaluru and surrounding rural areas have disrupted flower harvesting and reduced market supply, further driving up prices.
- •A series of holidays has triggered massive crowds and severe traffic congestion around Majestic as commuters head to their hometowns.
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In Bengaluru's KR Market, prices for festival items have spiked significantly. Jasmine (Mallige) is priced at ₹1,600 per kg, Chrysanthemum at ₹400 per kg, and Rose at ₹300 per kg. Meanwhile, fruit prices include apples at ₹140 to ₹200 per kg, pomegranates at ₹200 to ₹250 per kg, and Sapota at ₹100 per kg.
Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru city and surrounding rural areas over the previous two days, creating major difficulties for farmers trying to harvest flowers. This crop damage severely impacted the supply chain arriving at the markets, driving flower prices even higher.
With a series of holidays leading up to the festivities, people prepared to leave for their hometowns. This mass movement caused severe traffic congestion and long jams around the Majestic area, leaving many commuters stranded while police worked strenuously to ease traffic.
