LNP – Half a coconut selling at Rs. 120

Due to a shortage of coconuts in the country, it is reported that half a coconut is being sold at a price between Rs. 100 and Rs. 120. Â

In the Baddegama area, the price of a whole coconut is between Rs. 180 and Rs. 200, while smaller-sized coconuts are being sold at Rs. 160. Â

However, authorities claimed that a significant portion of the coconut harvest has been lost due to damage caused by toque monkeys and giant squirrels.

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