With heavy rains continuing to pummel several parts of Tamil Nadu, vegetable prices have soared in almost all areas of the state.Market watchers told IANS that the prices will further go up in days to come as production has taken a hit in .
Tomatoes and shallots have become costlier in Madurai and Chennai Koyambedu markets, the two prominent vegetable markets of the state. Tomato, which cost Rs 100 per crate of 15 kg a week before, is now being sold at more than Rs 250 per crate.