As temperatures soar to 41°C in Delhi, street vendors like Zareef, who sells muskmelons, face increasing challenges. With limited relief from the heat, many, including laborers and rickshaw pullers, continue to work under harsh conditions, raising concerns about the future of outdoor labor in such extreme weather.

• 01Temperatures in Delhi have reached 41°C, affecting street vendors and laborers.
• 02Zareef, a fruit seller, has noticed worsening heat each summer over his 30 years of work.
• 03Many people have no choice but to work outside despite the extreme heat.
• 04Makeshift solutions like tarpaulins provide little relief from the sun's intensity.
• 05Concerns are growing about the sustainability of outdoor work in rising temperatures.

The extreme heat is making it increasingly difficult for street vendors to operate, affecting their livelihoods and raising concerns about outdoor work sustainability.