Crowds thronged the Kasimedu fishing harbour on Sunday
Because of Ayudha Puja, vendor Babu said footfall would fall further on Monday. He said fewer boats would be put to sea as a result, which would mean a reduced catch. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
“Seer fish, among the most sought-after varieties, sold at ₹1,000 per kg in the retail market, against the usual ₹1,500,” said boat owner V Balaji. Fish trader K B Thirumal said vanjiram, vaaval, big sankara, kodukkai, kalavan (an export variety), squid and crab arrived in sizeable quantities. “Normally, non-vegetarian food is avoided on auspicious days,” he said. Fish vendor Balaraman said India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in northern Tamil Nadu with the onset of the northeast monsoon. Traders and boat owners said they would watch IMD’s forecasts closely through the week before committing to further trips.
Prices remained moderate. The catch came as the northeast monsoon set in. Traders cautioned that supplies could tighten in the next few days if rough weather and rain keep boats ashore. In contrast, at Chintadripet fish market, several varieties arrived at moderate prices, but few buyers turned up. Download the TOI App.
Chennai: Fish lovers made a beeline for Kasimedu on Sunday, the first weekend after Purattasi ended, as boats brought in a rich variety of catch.
Ribbon fish fetched ₹250 per kg and leather jacket ₹100 per kg.
Deep-sea fishing boat owners’ association secretary B Muthukumar said the vessels brought in reasonable quantities of export-quality fish. “The amount of fish landing at Kasimedu is expected to go up over the next few days,” Muthukumar said.