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Agriculture
Weather damage in Himachal drives Kashmir apple prices up 35%
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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A weather‑related loss in Himachal Pradesh’s apple harvest has caused a 35% surge in apple prices in Kashmir, according to Hindustan Times.
The recent adverse weather conditions in Himachal Pradesh have damaged a significant portion of the state’s apple orchards, reducing the expected harvest. Traders in the Kashmir region, which sources a large share of its apples from Himachal, reported a sharp rise in market prices following the supply shortfall.
Market analysts estimate that the reduced availability has pushed retail apple prices in Kashmir up by roughly 35 percent compared with the previous season. Vendors attribute the increase to both the lower volume of fresh produce and higher transportation costs as growers scramble to move whatever yield remains.
Farmers in Himachal are assessing the extent of the damage and are seeking assistance from state agricultural departments to mitigate losses. The price hike is expected to affect consumers across the northern belt, where apples are a staple fruit, and may influence buying patterns during the upcoming festive period.
Authorities have not yet released official figures on the total area affected, but the situation underscores the vulnerability of horticultural supply chains to weather anomalies in the Himalayan region.
Market analysts estimate that the reduced availability has pushed retail apple prices in Kashmir up by roughly 35 percent compared with the previous season. Vendors attribute the increase to both the lower volume of fresh produce and higher transportation costs as growers scramble to move whatever yield remains.
Farmers in Himachal are assessing the extent of the damage and are seeking assistance from state agricultural departments to mitigate losses. The price hike is expected to affect consumers across the northern belt, where apples are a staple fruit, and may influence buying patterns during the upcoming festive period.
Authorities have not yet released official figures on the total area affected, but the situation underscores the vulnerability of horticultural supply chains to weather anomalies in the Himalayan region.