Swathes of north India reel from severe heatwave conditions, Delhi s Najafgarh hottest in country thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A heatwave in parts of Delhi on Monday pushed the national capital s peak power demand to its highest ever for May. Realtime data from the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi, showed the peak power demand at 7,572 MW at 3:33 pm.
This was the highest-ever peak power demand for Delhi in May. It was
North India, including Haryana and Delhi, faced severe heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. Schools in Delhi and Punjab declared summer holidays due to the extreme weather. Delhi s peak power demand reached a record high for May, hitting 7,572 MW.
Delhi: The national capital is in the throes of a blistering heatwave as temperatures soared past the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday, which lead to the weather office to issue a 'red alert' for the next five days. The scorching heat has pushed the city's peak power demand to unprecedented levels for the month of May, leading the Delhi government to order immediate closure of schools that were yet to begin their summer vacations., Delhi News - Times Now
Delhi is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 47 degrees Celsius, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the next five days. The scorching weather has led to record peak power demand and the immediate closure of schools by the Delhi government. The extreme conditions are not limited to Delhi, as northwest India, northern Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are also facing severe heatwaves. Safety precautions, including staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged sun exposure, are being emphasized to prevent heat-related illnesses.