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Five Easy Drinks To Stay Hydated During Mumbai’s October Heat

Mumbai can become very hot after the monsoon ends.

This weather is often called the October heat.

Drinking refreshing fluids can help people stay hydrated.

Lemon, mint, cucumber, coconut water and fruit can make simple homemade drinks.

A lemon mint cooler is tangy and easy to prepare.

Coconut water with lime and mint provides fluids and naturally occurring electrolytes.

Chia seeds should be soaked until they become soft and gel-like before drinking.

Watermelon and basil can also make a naturally sweet cooler.

Key facts

Featured drinks: Lemon mint cooler, coconut water refresher, cucumber mint cooler, chia seed lime water, and watermelon basil cooler.
Weather context: The monsoon has retreated and Mumbai’s temperatures rise in October.
Coconut water addition: Lime and mint can be added to coconut water, which contains naturally occurring electrolytes including potassium.
Chia preparation: One tablespoon of chia seeds should be soaked in water for around 15–20 minutes.
Chia benefit: Chia seeds provide fibre.
Watermelon preparation: Blend one cup of seedless watermelon with basil and lemon juice.

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