Fish prices soar in Kottayam, straining family budgets

Fish prices are soaring in the Kottayam market, affecting the family budgets of common people. The price of mackerel (machi) is currently up to 300 rupees per kg, while large fish like neymeen are priced at 1000 rupees per kg. The increase is attributed to the significant reduction in the arrival of various types of fish, with climate change being cited as a major cause for the scarcity of small fish.