India, May 21 -- New Delhi

High humidity levels continued on Tuesday, keeping Delhi sweating for the second day in a row, as a heat index (HI) or "real feel" temperature of 49.6 degrees Celsius (degC) was recorded, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The maximum temperature was 41.8degC on the day, but humidity of 43-70% made for an uncomfortable afternoon.

In comparison, the "real feel" temperature a day earlier was 48.5degC and 43.6degC on the day before that. The power demand also surged to 7,401MW from 7,265MW a day earlier, marking the peak for the season for a second day in a row. Discoms BSES and Tata Power DDL said they were able to meet the demand.

Meteorological experts said the intrusion of moisture from...