Teej Festivity Drives Vegetable Prices Sky-High in Nepal

As Teej festivities approach, vegetable prices in Kathmandu have surged dramatically, with some items rising by over 200 percent in a month, according to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board. Traders attribute the price hike to increased festival demand, stagnant local production, and disruptions caused by recent rainfall. Wholesale prices of key vegetables…