Wheat, cotton, rapeseed oil, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and other crops are in short supply.

In February this year, the temperature in India set a new high temperature record for the same period in a century. According to data from the Indian Meteorological Administration, since mid-to-late February, high temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius have occurred across a wide range of India, with the average maximum temperature reaching the highest in history for the same period since 1901.

The India Meteorological Department also stated that precipitation in February this year dropped by 68% compared with the historical average. In the next few months, temperatures in India will rise further, which may damage crop growth, thus causing a shortage of wheat, cotton, and rapeseed oil.

In July, due to the impact of heat waves and abnormal rainfall, crops in India suffered serious losses, resulting in the scarcity of tomatoes, onions, potatoes and other crops. Heavy rains for several days have paralyzed traffic, further exacerbating the rise in tomato prices.

The reasons for the tomato chaos in India:

1. Supply and demand imbalance: The reason why tomatoes are stuck in such a high price is largely due to the imbalance of supply and demand. According to big data analysis, the number of tomatoes produced in India has dropped significantly this year, while demand continues to increase. This resulted in a severe shortage of tomatoes on the market and a consequent spike in prices.

2. Climate disasters: India has encountered a series of natural disasters this year, such as drought, floods, pests and diseases, etc. These disasters have had a great impact on crop yields. In particular, tomatoes are one of the important vegetables on daily residents' tables, and their reduced production has had a huge impact on market supply, thus pushing up prices.

3. Economic imbalance: As a developing country, India has always had the problem of unbalanced economic development. There is a huge gap between the huge demand for tomatoes in cities and the supply capacity in rural areas, resulting in poor product circulation and high prices. In addition, the lack of efficient technology and management methods in India's agricultural production process also limits the large-scale production of tomatoes.