Climate shocks kitchen staples: How extreme weather events drive food & vegetable inflation in India

A new study reveals a direct link between climate change and India’s rising food inflation, particularly impacting tomato, onion, and potato (TOP) crops. Extreme heatwaves and erratic rainfall have disrupted production, causing price spikes and significant losses for small farmers. The research recommends climate-resilient farming practices and improved supply chain infrastructure to mitigate these effects.