El Niño effect: traders hoard rice stocks triggering rise in rice prices in Khammam

Rice prices have increased sharply across the erstwhile Khammam district amid reduced paddy cultivation, lower rainfall and water shortages linked to Super El Niño. Traders expect prices to rise further, while consumers seek government intervention to curb inflationary pressures

Jul 25, 2026 - 14:01
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El Niño effect: traders hoard rice stocks triggering rise in rice prices in Khammam
Rice prices have increased sharply across the erstwhile Khammam district amid reduced paddy cultivation, lower rainfall and water shortages linked to Super El Niño. Traders expect prices to rise further, while consumers seek government intervention to curb inflationary pressures

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