Farmers dump jasmine harvest in Krishnagiri river

Large quantities of jasmine flowers were dumped into a river near Krishnagiri by local farmers. The drastic measure was reportedly taken due to a significant increase in crop yield coupled with a sharp decline in market prices.

Farmers expressed deep distress over the situation, noting that they were unable to sell their harvested produce for a fair price. The incident has caused widespread concern in the region as growers struggle to recover their labor costs.