epa10349368 A Kashmiri farmer takes out Lotus stems from a water body on a cold day in the outskirts of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 05 December 2022. The farmers harvest lotus stem crop amid sub-zero temperature from inside the Lake. Lotus stem farmers start extracting the stems from November to March every year. Lotus stem is a famous vegetable in Kashmir, with people across the region consuming it. EPA/FAROOQ KHAN
