Photos: Beat the scorching Delhi heat with some melons

A watermelon cut artistically in the shape of a flower by a roadside vendor to attract customers in New Delhi.With the arrival of June, Delhi prepares for its hottest month of the year. Watermelons which consists of about 90 percent water containing electrolytes is one of the healthiest fruit to keep you hydrated from the blazing heat of the sun. According to official statistics, Delhiites consumed roughly 110000 ton of watermelons in 2016, highest in the last four years. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Jun 02, 2017 9:26 AM IST

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A watermelon cut artistically in the shape of a flower by a roadside vendor to attract customers in New Delhi.With the arrival of June, Delhi prepares for its hottest month of the year. Watermelons which consists of about 90 percent water containing electrolytes is one of the healthiest fruit to keep you hydrated from the blazing heat of the sun. According to official statistics, Delhiites consumed roughly 110000 ton of watermelons in 2016, highest in the last four years. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A roadside vendor hurls a watermelon towards his fellow partner for sale. India grows approximately 25 varieties of watermelon. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Watermelons are rich in Vitamin A, B6 and C. Vitamin A helps in growth of elastin and collagen cells in our body, It also helps to keep our skin and hair moisturised in summer. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The watermelon gets its red colour from a natural pigment called lycopene which consists of antioxidants known to prevent cancer and keep our body vitals balanced. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A juicy bite of a slice of watermelon can help in lowering blood pressure, lowering inflammation and reducing kidney disorders. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The seeds of the melon can be roasted to give a tasty and nutritional boost. Watermelon seeds are packed with protein, vitamin B, magnesium and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A view of the roadside market near Seelampur metro station in Delhi. Over 25% of the watermelons sold in the market are bought illegally directly from the farms. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Although widely known as a fruit, some researchers believe that watermelon is a vegetable as it comes from a family of cucumber, squash and pumpkins. Oklahoma even declared watermelons as their state vegetable. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A wild squirrel takes a bite from a slice of leftover watermelon on a hot sunny day. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)