Delhi Records Highest Temperature of the Season at 47.4°C Amid Severe Heatwave

Authorities issue red alert and close schools as the capital braces for more extreme heat during ongoing elections.

Delhi's Najafgarh records the highest temperature in India at 47.4°C.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts severe heatwave conditions for the next five days.
Schools in Delhi and other northern states are closed early for summer vacations due to the heat.
The extreme heat has pushed Delhi's peak power demand to a record high for May.
Voters are urged to take precautions as high temperatures coincide with the election period.