As the mercury soars upwards of 40 degrees Celcius, the animals and insects take a hide, while the humans rush to cooler places. Those who can’t afford air conditioning have a few options, too. For Lahoris, the canal is an all-time favourite. Whether you’re young or old, or of any gender, you cannot miss taking a dip in the cool waters of the canal which also offers a thick shaded cover from the sun, being surrounded by foliage. But there’s a rub: the waters may not be clean, and certainly not fit for you to dive into.