Date:06/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/06/stories/2008070651641700.htm

Kerala

Heavy rain affects output

— Photo: K. K. Mustafah

HIGHER REALISATION: A vendor selling grape in Shaktan Thampuran market in Thrissur. Grape prices reach an all time high of Rs. 60 a kg, due to incessant rain in major producing areas such as Theni district in Tamil Nadu and regions in Karnataka, resulting in low production.