Delhiites experienced extreme heat on Tuesday, May 28, with maximum temperatures reaching close to 50 degrees Celsius. Multiple weather stations recorded record-breaking temperatures, including Mungeshpur and Narela, which observed 49.9 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued a red alert for the coming days, warning of severe heatwave conditions in six states. With no respite in sight, the severe heatwave is pushing power demand and leading to water shortages across the country.