Delhi’s peak power demand today reached its highest-ever level for May, driven by a heatwave affecting several parts of the city. At 3:33 pm, the State Load Dispatch Centre’s real-time data showed that the peak power demand hit 7,557 MW.
Last year, Delhi’s peak power demand reached 7,438 MW on August 22. However, today’s demand broke this record, hitting 7,557 MW at 3:33 pm, driven by a heatwave across the city.