Climate change disrupts lychee harvest in Kodagu district

In Kodagu district, delayed monsoon rains and continuous rainfall have led to a significant drop in lychee fruit yield. Many lychee trees did not bloom this season, disappointing local growers and fruit lovers. Typically, the lychee harvest in Kodagu occurs from late November to early December, when no other regions produce the fruit. This year, the lack of blooms has disrupted the usual profitable harvest. Lychee is primarily grown in other Indian states, with peak harvests in April and May. However, the low demand during that time results in lower prices compared to the higher profits seen in Kodagu's November-December harvest.