The tomato industry has been hit hard this year due to heavy rains in some key growing areas and hotter-than-normal temperatures during the summer months. These adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted the output of the crop. It leads to a fivefold increase in prices that has left consumers feeling the pinch. To compound the problem, July-August is typically a lean production period for tomatoes as it falls between yields. This has further exacerbated the supply shortage and driven up prices even higher. Many farmers have also shifted to other crops during this period. This has contributed to the shortage of tomatoes in the market. The districts responsible for the mass supply of tomatoes have been particularly hard hit by these factors. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of tomatoes available for sale. This has led to a surge in prices. Consumers are now having to pay significantly more for this staple ingredient, which has put a strain on household budgets.