Peak power demand hits record high in May; another heatwave this week

With a heatwave spell set to hit Delhi from May 13 to 15, the maximum temperature could settle at around 44 degrees Celsius on Friday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast.

Delhi has already recorded three heatwave spells this summer, and the first such spell was recorded in March. While a ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for Friday and Saturday, an ‘orange’ alert has been issued for Sunday, when the maximum temperature could increase to around 45 degrees Celsius. A ‘yellow’ alert indicates the heat is “tolerable for the public, but is a moderate health concern for vulnerable people” including infants, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.