Nashik Onion Crisis: War Halts Exports, 500 Containers Stuck at JNPT Port

• The Iran-America-Israel war is severely impacting Nashik's onion exports.
• Over 500 onion containers are currently stranded at JNPT port due to the conflict.
• More than 160 of these containers originate from Lasalgaon, Manmad, and other parts of Nashik district.
• With exports halted, there's a significant risk of perishable onions spoiling, causing distress to farmers and traders.
• Farmers fear their hard-earned produce will rot, highlighting the indirect cost of international conflicts.