Editorial photo #13489820 Human Interest

Blooming Mustard Field In Kashmir, India

Aaqib Ahmad, 23, a Kashmiri farmer, walks across a mustard field on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on March 22, 2026. Unseasonably warm winters and early spring temperatures in Kashmir have led to premature blooming of mustard, almond, apricot, peach, and plum trees. Farmers express concern that late-season frosts could impact fruit yields, affecting the region's horticulture sector. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13489820
Date taken: 22 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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