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Kerala fish prices soar as rain, rough seas disrupt supply
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The usual blame-the-middleman narrative is missing the real culprit: the weather. Heavy rain, rough seas and jellyfish are physical obstacles, not market manipulation. Rising sea temperatures pushing fish away from the coast add a long-term worry that no quick fix addresses. Watch for daily catch volumes once the monsoon eases, if supplies stay low even then, Kerala's fishing grounds may be changing permanently.
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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