Tomato Prices Skyrocket To Over Rs 100/Kg In Many Cities As 'Aam Aadmi' Sees Red. IN PICS

Prices of tomato, a staple ingredient in most dishes cooked in Indian households, have crossed Rs 100 per kilogram in many parts of the country over the past few days.

Nation is witnessing a surge in the prices of tomatoes amid heavy rainfall

In numerous locations across India, tomatoes are being sold between Rs 100 to 120 per kg. On Friday, Mahila Congress activists staged a protest against soaring prices of tomatoes, other vegetables, and other essential commodities, in Bhopal. (Image Source: PTI)

In Delhi, the prices of tomatoes, which were around Rs 40 per kilogram a few weeks ago, have skyrocketed to Rs 120 per kilogram. (Image Source: PTI)

Vendors selling tomatoes at a market in Guwahati. A top government official said the spike in prices of tomatoes is a temporary seasonal phenomenon and rates will cool down soon. (Image Source: PTI)

Wholesale dealers have attributed the high prices to heavy rainfall in various regions of north India that has resulted in damage to the tomato crops, thereby limiting the availability of an adequate supply and causing a price increase. (Image Source: PTI)

Prices of another essential kitchen staple, ginger, have also exceeded Rs 320 per kilogram in the wholesale market. Bitter gourd and pointed gourd (parwal) have also seen a spike and are currently priced at Rs 60-70 per kilogram. (Source: PTI)

A customer sorts tomatoes at a market. Over the last week, tomato prices saw a whopping 200% rise in Karnataka. In Madhya Pradesh, the prices have shot up to Rs 110 per kg. (Image Source: PTI)