Mango mania in Chennai: Where to indulge in organic varieties this summer
Chennai is experiencing a delayed mango season due to one of the harshest summers in recent years, with temperatures soaring and affecting crop yields. Farmers report irregular flowering and smaller fruit sizes, leading to fluctuating prices in local markets. Despite these challenges, organic farms are still working to bring mangoes to consumers, with some expecting improved yields as the season progresses.
- ▪This summer has seen temperatures in India ranging from 35°C to 45°C, impacting mango yields.
- ▪Farmers are facing delayed harvests and smaller fruit sizes due to climate conditions.
- ▪Prices for early season mangoes in Chennai are currently between ₹120 and ₹220 per kilogram.
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Summer has always arrived in India with a promise of leisure, and unrelenting calidity: holidays, grandparents’ home, cousins and friends, of soulful food and the sweet smell of mangoes always lingering in the air. This year, that memory feels strained at the edges.Reports in The Hindu have pointed to one of the harshest summers India has faced in recent years, with prolonged heatwaves sweeping across states and temperatures ranging from 35°C to 45°C breaching seasonal norms. In several key mango-growing regions, this has meant stressed trees, disrupted flowering cycles, and a visible dent in yield. Farmers have spoken of delayed harvests, irregular flowering, smaller fruit, and the constant gamble of sudden heat spikes.The ripple effects are already visible in Chennai’s markets.
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