"damaged apple tree"

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15 September 2025

Abdul Ahad Sofi, 69, a Kashmiri farmer, inspects a damaged apple tree during the harvest season at an orchard that floods last week in Pulwama, South of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 15, 2025. Apple growers in Kashmir face heavy losses as recent floods from continuous rainfall damage many orchards during the peak harvest season. The problem worsens with the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, which stalls fruit-laden trucks. The combined losses to the apple industry, a major part of the region's economy, are estimated at around Rupees 700 crore.

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#12759437

15 September 2025

Apples smeared with mud hang from trees during the harvest season at an orchard that floods last week in Pulwama, South of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 15, 2025. Apple growers in Kashmir face heavy losses as recent floods from continuous rainfall damage many orchards during the peak harvest season. The problem worsens by the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, which stalls fruit-laden trucks. The combined losses to the apple industry, a major part of the region's economy, are estimated at around Rupees 700 crore.

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15 September 2025

Apples smeared with mud hang from trees during the harvest season at an orchard that floods last week in Pulwama, South of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 15, 2025. Apple growers in Kashmir face heavy losses as recent floods from continuous rainfall damage many orchards during the peak harvest season. The problem worsens by the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, which stalls fruit-laden trucks. The combined losses to the apple industry, a major part of the region's economy, are estimated at around Rupees 700 crore.

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#10090410

27 May 2023

Branch of a tree has fallen due to heavy rainfall and hailstorm in Baramulla Jammu and Kashmir India on 26 May 2023. The hailstorm , gusty winds and heavy rainfall wreck havoc across several parts of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The hailstorm damaged apple orchards, paddy fields besides cherry crop badly. The apple growers believe loss is worth crores of rupees.

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#7263336

23 October 2021

A Farmer looks towards the Apple trees in Distress after Rain and Snowfall in Kashmir valley before the Harvesting was done in Sopore, Distict Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India on 23 October 2021. "Light to moderate rain is expected on Sunday at many places while for Monday, sky will remain generally cloudy," said the Meteorological Department. While giving advice to farmers, the Met department said heavy snowfall may cause damage to orchards in some areas. Also, temporary disruption of major highways was expected due to snow accumulation and low temperature.

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#7263500

23 October 2021

Farmers check the Apples on Trees as Unexpected snowfall and Rainfall damaged the crop as harvesting was not done in Sopore, District Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India on 23 October 2021. "Light to moderate rain is expected on Sunday at many places while for Monday, sky will remain generally cloudy," said the Meteorological Department. While giving advice to farmers, the Met department said heavy snowfall may cause damage to orchards in some areas. Also, temporary disruption of major highways was expected due to snow accumulation and low temperature.

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#6632152

18 April 2021

A farmer kept his firepot on an apple tree, Apple orchards were Damaged due to flash floods caused by continuous rainfall in Hardu Shiva area of Sopore, District Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India on 18 April 2021. The apple industry is the backbone of Kashmir’s economy and generates Rs 8,000 crore annually for growers and traders. According to estimates, this industry provides livelihood to 30-40 lakh souls in the region.

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#6573460

30 March 2021

Thai greenhouse worker trim damaged marijuana leaves and care for plants at the greenhouse facilities in a farm on March 26, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis is grown at this social enterprise under supervision of the Thai government. Thailand is moving to legalize cannabis and its derivates in the hope of becoming a global hub for medical marijuana. The government is now those who apply to grow the crop, provided they comply with FDA regulations.

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#6573468

30 March 2021

Thai greenhouse worker trim damaged marijuana leaves and care for plants at the greenhouse facilities in a farm on March 26, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis is grown at this social enterprise under supervision of the Thai government. Thailand is moving to legalize cannabis and its derivates in the hope of becoming a global hub for medical marijuana. The government is now those who apply to grow the crop, provided they comply with FDA regulations.

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#6573452

30 March 2021

Thai greenhouse worker trim damaged marijuana leaves and care for plants at the greenhouse facilities in a farm on March 26, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. Cannabis is grown at this social enterprise under supervision of the Thai government. Thailand is moving to legalize cannabis and its derivates in the hope of becoming a global hub for medical marijuana. The government is now those who apply to grow the crop, provided they comply with FDA regulations.

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#1884220

6 April 2017

Tulip flowers in full bloom are covered in a snow at Siraj Bagh where more than 2 Million tulips were expected to bloom, during spring snow on April 06, 2017, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Kashmir valleys first April snowstorm in a decade has wiped out fruit blossoms at the height of the spring season. Several inches of untimely snow in April this year has hit flowering in most of the horticulture crops across the Kashmir valley. With unprecedented snow and rains in Kashmir extending beyond the usual winter months that end in February, horticulturists are a worried lot as experts predict the unusual weather will impact the crop this year. Almonds along with plum bloom have been battered by snow across the valley. Apple trees have also been damaged by the weight of the watery snow. The worst hit so far, according to farmers and experts, is the almond crop. Almond crop has suffered hugely, with tree branches breaking down under the weight of continuous snow and rain, says a grower. While the local Meteorological Department has said that the weather would improve Friday afternoon, apple growers say that the damage has been done. In Kashmir, six hundred thousand households with three million people are involved in horticulture and allied trades, and this snow has dented chances of a better produce this year.

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#1884221

6 April 2017

Tulip flowers in full bloom are covered in a snow at Siraj Bagh where more than 2 Million tulips were expected to bloom, during spring snow on April 06, 2017, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Kashmir valleys first April snowstorm in a decade has wiped out fruit blossoms at the height of the spring season. Several inches of untimely snow in April this year has hit flowering in most of the horticulture crops across the Kashmir valley. With unprecedented snow and rains in Kashmir extending beyond the usual winter months that end in February, horticulturists are a worried lot as experts predict the unusual weather will impact the crop this year. Almonds along with plum bloom have been battered by snow across the valley. Apple trees have also been damaged by the weight of the watery snow. The worst hit so far, according to farmers and experts, is the almond crop. Almond crop has suffered hugely, with tree branches breaking down under the weight of continuous snow and rain, says a grower. While the local Meteorological Department has said that the weather would improve Friday afternoon, apple growers say that the damage has been done. In Kashmir, six hundred thousand households with three million people are involved in horticulture and allied trades, and this snow has dented chances of a better produce this year.

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#1884222

6 April 2017

Tulip flowers in full bloom are covered in a snow at Siraj Bagh where more than 2 Million tulips were expected to bloom, during spring snow on April 06, 2017, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Kashmir valleys first April snowstorm in a decade has wiped out fruit blossoms at the height of the spring season. Several inches of untimely snow in April this year has hit flowering in most of the horticulture crops across the Kashmir valley. With unprecedented snow and rains in Kashmir extending beyond the usual winter months that end in February, horticulturists are a worried lot as experts predict the unusual weather will impact the crop this year. Almonds along with plum bloom have been battered by snow across the valley. Apple trees have also been damaged by the weight of the watery snow. The worst hit so far, according to farmers and experts, is the almond crop. Almond crop has suffered hugely, with tree branches breaking down under the weight of continuous snow and rain, says a grower. While the local Meteorological Department has said that the weather would improve Friday afternoon, apple growers say that the damage has been done. In Kashmir, six hundred thousand households with three million people are involved in horticulture and allied trades, and this snow has dented chances of a better produce this year.

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#1884223

6 April 2017

Tulip flowers in full bloom are covered in a snow at Siraj Bagh where more than 2 Million tulips were expected to bloom, during spring snow on April 06, 2017, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Kashmir valleys first April snowstorm in a decade has wiped out fruit blossoms at the height of the spring season. Several inches of untimely snow in April this year has hit flowering in most of the horticulture crops across the Kashmir valley. With unprecedented snow and rains in Kashmir extending beyond the usual winter months that end in February, horticulturists are a worried lot as experts predict the unusual weather will impact the crop this year. Almonds along with plum bloom have been battered by snow across the valley. Apple trees have also been damaged by the weight of the watery snow. The worst hit so far, according to farmers and experts, is the almond crop. Almond crop has suffered hugely, with tree branches breaking down under the weight of continuous snow and rain, says a grower. While the local Meteorological Department has said that the weather would improve Friday afternoon, apple growers say that the damage has been done. In Kashmir, six hundred thousand households with three million people are involved in horticulture and allied trades, and this snow has dented chances of a better produce this year.

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#1884225

6 April 2017

Tulip flowers in full bloom are covered in a snow at Siraj Bagh where more than 2 Million tulips were expected to bloom, during spring snow on April 06, 2017, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Kashmir valleys first April snowstorm in a decade has wiped out fruit blossoms at the height of the spring season. Several inches of untimely snow in April this year has hit flowering in most of the horticulture crops across the Kashmir valley. With unprecedented snow and rains in Kashmir extending beyond the usual winter months that end in February, horticulturists are a worried lot as experts predict the unusual weather will impact the crop this year. Almonds along with plum bloom have been battered by snow across the valley. Apple trees have also been damaged by the weight of the watery snow. The worst hit so far, according to farmers and experts, is the almond crop. Almond crop has suffered hugely, with tree branches breaking down under the weight of continuous snow and rain, says a grower. While the local Meteorological Department has said that the weather would improve Friday afternoon, apple growers say that the damage has been done. In Kashmir, six hundred thousand households with three million people are involved in horticulture and allied trades, and this snow has dented chances of a better produce this year.

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6 April 2017

Tulip flowers in full bloom are covered in a snow at Siraj Bagh where more than 2 Million tulips were expected to bloom, during spring snow on April 06, 2017, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Kashmir valleys first April snowstorm in a decade has wiped out fruit blossoms at the height of the spring season. Several inches of untimely snow in April this year has hit flowering in most of the horticulture crops across the Kashmir valley. With unprecedented snow and rains in Kashmir extending beyond the usual winter months that end in February, horticulturists are a worried lot as experts predict the unusual weather will impact the crop this year. Almonds along with plum bloom have been battered by snow across the valley. Apple trees have also been damaged by the weight of the watery snow. The worst hit so far, according to farmers and experts, is the almond crop. Almond crop has suffered hugely, with tree branches breaking down under the weight of continuous snow and rain, says a grower. While the local Meteorological Department has said that the weather would improve Friday afternoon, apple growers say that the damage has been done. In Kashmir, six hundred thousand households with three million people are involved in horticulture and allied trades, and this snow has dented chances of a better produce this year.

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