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Delhi Smashes Power Demand Record at 8,748 MW Amid Intense Heatwave
✍️ Mint
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 07:32 PM
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Delhi has recorded its highest ever peak power demand, reaching 8,748 megawatts amidst a severe heatwave gripping the national capital.
The national capital, Delhi, has registered an unprecedented peak power demand of 8,748 megawatts (MW). This record-breaking figure underscores the immense strain on the city's electricity infrastructure, driven by an intense and prolonged heatwave.
The surge in demand is directly attributed to the extreme weather conditions, with residents relying heavily on air conditioning and cooling appliances to cope with soaring temperatures. This marks a new all-time high for power consumption in Delhi, surpassing previous records.
The city's power distribution companies are working to manage the increased load and ensure a continuous supply amidst the record demand.
The surge in demand is directly attributed to the extreme weather conditions, with residents relying heavily on air conditioning and cooling appliances to cope with soaring temperatures. This marks a new all-time high for power consumption in Delhi, surpassing previous records.
The city's power distribution companies are working to manage the increased load and ensure a continuous supply amidst the record demand.