Karnataka Drought Devastates Onion Crop, Prices Surge to ₹70

Drought in Karnataka has severely impacted onion crops, damaging 62,985 hectares. Wholesale prices are at ₹50-55/kg, while retail prices soar to ₹65-70/kg, affecting consumers and farmers alike.

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"When it rains, it pours—unless you're an onion farmer in Karnataka!"

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