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“Charge Everything, Store Water”: The New Routine Many Delhi Families Are Following During Heatwaves

As Delhi battles another intense summer, many families are quietly changing their daily routines in ways that would have once seemed unusual. Across several neighbourhoods, people are charging devices early, storing buckets of water, checking inverter backups, and planning household work around possible electricity cuts and water supply disruptions. The changes come as extreme heat pushes electricity demand higher across the capital, increasing pressure on power infrastructure and triggering outages in some areas. At the same time, concerns over high ammonia levels in the Yamuna have affected parts of Delhi’s water management system, creating fresh anxiety around summer water supply. For many residents, the summer heat is no longer just uncomfortable. It is becoming a daily exercise in preparation. Life Around Power Cut Anxiety In many homes, charging phones, power banks, laptops, and inverters has become part of the morning routine. Families worry that sudden electricity cuts during peak afternoon ...

Soham Halder
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