Delhi is set to experience extreme heat this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting temperatures could reach 46°C on Wednesday. The current maximum temperature at the Safdarjung station has already hit 45.1°C, which is 4.7°C above the seasonal average. This oppressive heat has led to a significant rise in pollution levels, with the air quality index (AQI) soaring to 208, the worst recorded since late April. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage 1 anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), directing agencies to enhance monitoring and implement stricter pollution control measures. The peak power demand in the city has also surged to 7,776 MW, reflecting the increased energy consumption due to the heat. Weather experts attribute the rising temperatures to a lack of weather activity, with dry winds from the west and northwest contributing to the heatwave conditions. Sustained relief from the heat is not expected for several weeks, with temperatures likely to remain above 43°C.