Chennai Fish Prices Soar: Vanjaram Rs 1,100, Pomfret Rs 1,200 Amid Supply Drop

• Fish prices surged sharply at Chennai’s Kasimedu fishing harbour due to a significant drop in supply.
• Only about 30 fishing boats returned on March 22, compared to the usual 50+ on Sundays, impacting availability.
• Factors like sea current changes, temperature variations, and summer onset contributed to reduced fish catch.
• Vanjaram reached Rs 1,000-1,100/kg, white pomfret nearly Rs 1,200/kg, and prawns Rs 400-500/kg.
• Similar price hikes are observed across Tamil Nadu, linked to the upcoming fishing ban, higher diesel, and transport costs.