Tue Apr 22 01:54:00 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Mango Harvest Plummets Due to Unfavorable Weather

**Bengaluru, April 22, 2025** – Karnataka is facing a significant drop in its mango yield this year, leaving farmers facing further economic hardship. Unusually high temperatures during the crucial flowering phase in January, reaching 33-34 degrees Celsius, severely hampered fruit setting. This has resulted in a predicted yield of only 8-10 lakh metric tonnes, a drastic reduction from the earlier estimate of 12-14 lakh metric tonnes.

C.G. Nagaraju, managing director of the Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC), attributed the low yield to the unfavorable weather conditions. While pest infestation, a major problem last year, has reduced, the extreme heat negatively impacted flowering and led to competition between fruit and vegetative growth.

Farmers report losses of up to 70% in some districts. Dharanish Kumar, president of the Kanakapura and Channapatna Mango Growers’ Association, highlighted the sensitivity of mango trees to temperature fluctuations during flowering and fruit setting. He stated that this year’s losses add to several years of economic hardship caused by pests and weather issues.

Despite the reduced yield, mangoes from Ramanagara district are already hitting markets, with prices exceeding ₹150 per kg in Bengaluru. Mangoes from Kolar are expected by mid-May. The harvest season is expected to last until July or August.

To help consumers access the fruit directly from farmers, the Mango Board’s online portal, Karsiri, will begin accepting orders on April 22nd. Deliveries will be made through India Post. The annual Mango Mela at Lalbagh Botanical Garden is scheduled for May.

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