India Endures Worst Heatwave In 73 Years, Death Toll Rises And Power Demand Soars

India is experiencing its hottest spell since 1951, raising alarms for both state and central governments as the death toll due to the heatwave climbs. At least 15 people have died in Delhi-NCR, with patients suffering from fevers as high as 105 degrees. This heatwave marks the nation's worst in 73 years, with nights as oppressive as noon and prolonged 40-degree temperatures in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. North India faces minimum temperatures of up to 37 degrees, and Delhi's power demand has reached a record high of 8,600 MW. Amidst this crisis, New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized AAP for not organizing an all-party meeting. Doctors across North India have raised alarms over the rising death toll, and the meteorological department has issued a red alert, predicting the heatwave will continue for another two days. Cities like Lucknow and Kanpur are also experiencing soaring temperatures, with the labor class being particularly affected. This heatwave is beyond anything North India has witnessed thus far.