Tunde Sulaiman 
India capital Delhi is reeling under a prolonged heat wave that has sent power demand soaring to a record 8,647 megawatts (MW) this week.
Temperatures have hovered around 44-45C in the city and other parts of northern India for weeks.
The widespread use of cooling appliances such as ACs has put pressure on resources, leading to frequent power outages in Delhi.
The capital’s record on Tuesday came a day after northern India saw peak power consumption at 89,000 MW.
Delhi’s electricity demand has broken many records this season, first on May 22 when it touched 8,000 MW, reports the BBC. The city is also battling a severe water crisis.
Videos shared on social media show crowds holding buckets thronging water trucks.
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