Less than a month after onion prices reached Rs 70 to Rs 80 per kg, prices of tomatoes doubled from last month’s Rs 14.50 per kg to Rs 25 per kg, putting a dent on the ongoing festive season.

According to a report in Business Standard, the rise in prices is said to be due to the decrease in supplies because of the torrential rains and floods in the state towards the end of this year’s monsoon. Moreover, it is said that the sowing of tomatoes saw got delayed due to the late onset of the monsoon and lack of moisture in the soil.