Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest-ever peak power demand, with electricity consumption reaching 8,748 MW on Monday afternoon. The latest figure eclipsed the previous all-time high of 8,656 MW, according to SLDC data. New Delhi, India - June 28, 2026: A mirage shimmers above the surface of Kartavya Path near Rashtrapati Bhawan during a scorching afternoon, reflecting the intense heatwave conditions prevailing in the national capital in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.