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Getty ImagesIndia’s capital Delhi is suffering from the effects of a prolonged heat wave, with power demand surging to a record 8,647 megawatts (MW) this week.
Temperatures in the city and other parts of north India have been hovering around 44-45C for weeks.
The widespread use of refrigeration equipment such as air conditioners has put pressure on resources, leading to frequent power outages in Delhi.
On Tuesday, a day after peak power consumption in northern India reached 89,000 megawatts, the capital set a new record.
Delhi’s power demand has broken several records this season, first hitting 8,000 MW on May 22.
The city’s airport experienced a power outage lasting several minutes on Monday, affecting services at the terminal.
Pictures shared on social media showed passengers lining up at check-in counters and airline staff waiting for computers to turn on again.
The city also faces a severe water crisis. Videos shared on social media showed crowds holding buckets and crowding the water tanker.
Getty ImagesThe weather department said the heat wave in northern India is likely to continue for several days.
Dozens of people have died from heat-related illnesses since summer began in March.
The first week of June, More than 50 people died The northern state of Uttar Pradesh and the northeastern state of Odisha (formerly Odisha) experienced high temperatures for three days.
India’s summers are usually hot and humid, but this year’s heatwave has been exceptionally harsh, with heat waves lasting longer, more intense and more frequently.
The country is also likely to receive below-normal rainfall in June, the meteorological department said on Tuesday.
