A blistering heatwave swept parts of Delhi with maximum temperatures breaching the 46-degree mark on Monday, straining power grids and posing challenges to outdoor labourers, homeless people and animals.
The sweltering conditions saw the peak power demand in Delhi soar to 6,532 MW around 3:30 pm, the highest so far this season, officials said.
The city had recorded a peak power demand of 7,695 MW last summer and it might reach 8,100 MW this year, they said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that similar conditions would continue before rains bring some relief from Wednesday onwards.
