Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Summer Fruits Arrive Early in 2026
In 2026, summer fruits like mangoes, ice apples, and watermelons arrived earlier than usual in Visakhapatnam, even though it was still winter.
People can buy these fruits in markets and online.
Watermelons come in different colors inside, like red, yellow, and pink.
The prices are a bit high right now because the season just started and there aren't enough workers to pick the fruits.
Ice apples cost about ₹80 to ₹90 for a dozen, and papayas cost ₹40 per kilogram in markets.
Online, fruits are a bit more expensive.
Summer fruits arrived earlier in 2026 in Visakhapatnam, before winter has fully departed.
Markets offer a variety of fruits including mangoes, ice apples, pineapples, watermelons, muskmelons, papayas, and grapes.
Watermelons are available in new colors like yellow and pink, in addition to the traditional red.
Prices for summer fruits are higher due to the early season and a shortage of experienced labor.
Ice apples are selling for ₹80 to ₹90 per dozen, while papayas are priced at ₹40 per kilogram in markets.
- Who
- Residents of Visakhapatnam
- What
- Summer fruits arriving early
- When
- Early 2026, before winter has fully departed
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- Climate changes and early season factors
- Fruits Available
- Mangoes, ice apples, pineapples, watermelons, muskmelons, papayas, grapes
- Watermelon Prices (Market)
- ₹50 per kg or ₹20 per slice
- Watermelon Prices (Online)
- ₹100 to ₹150 per piece
- Papaya Prices (Market)
- ₹40 per kg
- Papaya Prices (Online)
- ₹50 to ₹60 per kg
- Ice Apple Prices
- ₹80 to ₹90 per dozen
- Seasonal Impact
- Higher prices due to early season and labor shortage