Water Melons are the best thirst quenchers in summer. The mercury level has already started rising in the city during mid-afternoons. Already the fruit market at Kothapet is receiving 25 lorry loads of these melons everyday. This number is expected to increase drastically after the third week of February. The pictures presented here are shot in Bagh Lingampally. Watermelon is 92 percent water by weight, the highest percentage of any fruit. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A. Watermelon also provides significant amounts of vitamin B6 and vitamin B1, as well as the minerals Potassium and Magnesium. Watermelon seeds are rich in fat and protein, and are widely eaten as a snack, added to other dishes, or used as an oilseed. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring deserts with this healthy fruit.

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