Due to extremely hot weather, watercress crops are damaged in Vietnam, pushing up prices significantly

Due to the extreme hot weather in Vietnam, around 70% of the watercress produced in the SOuthern parts of Vietnam have been damaged. Due to the damaged crops and limited supply, the price of watercress has been increasing. The price is currently 2.02 USD / kg, a significant increase compared to the average price of 1.29 USD / kg in the last few years. It is predicted that the price of watercress will continue to increase and in the next month peaking at around USD 3.00 / kg.