Overview
- India's peak electricity demand, which reached 256.11 GW on Saturday, set a new high as air-coolers and ACs drove usage during the heat.
- The IMD kept heat alerts in place across northwest and central India, with many locations at 40–45°C and Prayagraj reported at 45.2°C. Delhi logged consecutive heatwave days with an orange alert on Sunday and a yellow alert for Monday, and forecasters expect brief thunder and drizzle early in the week.
- Meteorologists expect a western disturbance to trigger thunderstorms and light rain from April 28, with a likely 2–4°C dip in maximum temperatures over several days.
- Officials warned of health risks from hot days and warm nights, ordered school closures in Dehradun for Monday, issued district alerts in Uttar Pradesh, and urged people to hydrate and avoid peak afternoon sun.