Garlic prices have doubled, reaching ₹400/kg in some areas, following a shortage caused by crop damage from unseasonal rainfall linked to Cyclone Michaung. Wholesale rates have surged to ₹130-140, with high-quality garlic at ₹220-250 per kg.
The scarcity is expected to persist until the new yield arrives by month-end. Similar to onions, garlic faces supply challenges due to extreme weather, impacting crops and contributing to inflation. Despite government efforts to stabilize onion prices, rates remained high. The unexpected surge in essential commodity prices underscores the impact of unpredictable weather on India's agriculture.