Heat wave drives up salt output in Thoothukudi, spurring concerns over excess stock
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:58 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Unseasonably high temperatures this season have boosted salt production in Thoothukudi, according to the local salt producers’ association. While producers welcome the favourable weather, they warn that accumulated stockpiles could create a glut and depress prices. The situation follows last year’s reduced output caused by abnormal rainfall.
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