# Kerala fish prices soar as rain, rough seas disrupt supply 2026-08-10T05:01:11+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Fish prices in Kerala have shot up as heavy rains and rough seas keep fishermen ashore. At Thrissur's Shakthan Stand market, kattichala costs Rs 250 a kg, while sardines range from Rs 250 to Rs 280. Regular varieties like sardines and mackerel are scarce, and larger fish are hard to find. Traders are bringing in alternatives such as anchovies and white sardines. Mathrubhumi reports that the trawl ban has been lifted, but strong winds and jellyfish in nets are hampering fishing. Fish from Tamil Nadu, vatta, small prawns and red snapper, is helping meet demand. Rising sea temperatures are also believed to be driving sardines and mackerel away from the Kerala coast. The situation is slightly better along the Azhikode coast, where some boats have returned with threadfin bream and squid. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: fish prices, fishing, jellyfish, Kerala, Rain, scarcity Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-fish-prices-soar-as-rain-rough-seas-disrupt-supply/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-fish-prices-soar-as-rain-rough-seas-disrupt-supply/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.