According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of 5:30 PM on October 11, heavy rainfall and flooding have caused significant damage. Approximately 34,388 hectares of rice and crops have been submerged, resulting in substantial losses. Additionally, 13,054 livestock and 701,389 poultry have perished or been swept away.
Vegetable prices surge following heavy rains and floods
Notably, vegetable prices in the Northern region have skyrocketed, increasing two to threefold. Leafy greens such as water spinach, morning glory, and bok choy now range from 20,000 to 25,000 VND per bunch. Zucchini has also seen a sharp rise, reaching 35,000 VND per kilogram.
Over the weekend, Ms. Nguyen Hanh visited the local market to purchase groceries and was taken aback by the soaring vegetable prices. She noted that common greens like water spinach, bok choy, and Vietnamese coriander, which typically cost 10,000 to 12,000 VND per bunch, have now doubled to 20,000 to 25,000 VND. Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkins have also increased by 5,000 to 10,000 VND per kilogram. Herbs such as green onions, dill, and cilantro have reached staggering prices of 70,000 to 80,000 VND per kilogram.
Ms. Nguyen Quynh, a vegetable vendor at Ngoc Ha Market, explained that the supply of vegetables has significantly decreased due to the recent storms. “Prices may continue to rise in the coming days,” she added.
Meanwhile, supermarkets are actively seeking alternative supply sources, including additional shipments from the Southern region. Mr. Le Manh Phong, Regional Director of GO! Tops Market in Northern Vietnam, stated that Central Retail Vietnam has been working tirelessly to ensure a stable supply of goods for provinces affected by storms and localized flooding. For vegetables and fruits, the supply has been bolstered by sourcing from regions less impacted by the weather, with volumes increasing three to fourfold to meet the recent surge in demand.
Mr. Phong assured that the supply of meat and seafood remains abundant, supported by major suppliers and supplemented by frozen products. Essential items such as drinking water, rice, eggs, instant noodles, and milk are well-stocked, with commitments from suppliers to increase inventory as needed. Northern supermarkets are fully prepared to meet consumer demand during this challenging period.
“Our pricing policy remains consistent and competitive, ensuring that customers can shop with confidence at stable prices,” Mr. Phong emphasized.
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