North India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring close to 50 degrees Celsius in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several states including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, indicating extreme heat conditions that could lead to heat-related illnesses and heat strokes across all age groups.Severe heatwave warningAccording to a bulletin from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in the northwest region for some days. This heatwave may be the longest on record for at least half of northwest India. The temperature during the night has also gone up to 6 degrees, as per experts. With the raise in heatwave, the water crisis also seems to grip the national capital. The condition of people in several parts of Delhi remains grim as they continue to face a water crisis amid the scorching heat. Delhi often faces shortages in its water supply, especially during the summer months when demand peaks. Visuals from the Okhla area on Wednesday morning show the residents collecting water in plastic canisters through water tankers.#WATCH | Condition of people in several parts of Delhi remain grim as they continue to face a water crisis amid the scorching heat.Visuals from Okhla area this morning as residents collect water in plastic canisters through water tankers. pic.twitter.com/N9hvYFn1lu— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2024Heatwave: Delhi power demand sets a new record at 8,600MWTuesday afternoon saw a record 8,647 megawatts (MW) of power consumed in Delhi due to an oppressive heatwave that has pushed temperatures several degrees above average for days.Delhis State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) said that the demand on Tuesday afternoon, measured at 3.22 pm, surpassed the previous high of 8,302 MW on May 29 of this year. These figures are far higher than the forecasts made by authorities in the lead-up to summer. On May 22, the Capitals power demand exceeded 8,000 MW for the first time.
