KATHMANDU, May 14: Traders in Kalimati are seeing a steady flow of customers, with daily watermelon sales reaching 1,000 kilograms, as the temperature rises in Kathmandu.
As the temperature soars in Kathmandu, the streets of Kalimati are bustling with an influx of customers eager to beat the heat. The Kalimati vegetable market, already known for its variety of fresh produce, has witnessed a sharp increase in watermelon sales, which has become the go-to fruit for cooling off during the hot days.
Fruit stalls inside the market are now selling up to 1,000 kilograms of watermelon daily, say traders. The refreshing, hydrating fruit has become particularly popular with the rising summer temperatures, offering a respite from the intense heat.
Here are some photos of customers selecting ripe, juicy watermelons at one of the fruit stalls in Kalimati taken by Republica’s Photojournlaist Dipesh Darshandhari: