Custard apples, once commonly found in rural hills, along roadsides, and in barren lands, are now becoming an unaffordable fruit for the common person. The yield of custard apples has decreased due to the impact of El Niño.
The El Niño phenomenon has severely affected the custard apple crop this year. This has led to a reduction in fruit production and lower availability in the market.
With the decrease in yield, the prices of custard apples have risen sharply, making them an economic burden for ordinary people.
The situation has changed from a time when custard apples were readily available everywhere to now requiring specific purchases.
