Delhi recorded its highest peak energy demand this summer season of 8,423 MW on Thursday.
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The scorching heatwave continued to grip the Capital on Thursday (June 12, 2025) with the utmost temperature settling at 43.9 levels Celsius, which is 4 levels hotter than regular.
The rising temperature resulted within the metropolis recording its highest peak energy demand this summer season.
As per the State Load Dispatch Centre, the height energy demand was 8,423 MW at 3.06 p.m. Delhi’s peak energy demand had crossed 8,000 MW the day past.
In 2024, the nationwide capital had recorded an all-time excessive peak energy demand of 8,656 MW, sources in energy discoms mentioned.
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) forecast some reduction within the type of rain and thundershowers on Friday. “Very mild rain/thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds with a velocity of 40-50 kmph, briefly reaching 60 kmph, will be anticipated. The utmost and minimal temperatures are more likely to settle between 42 and 29 levels Celsius respectively,” the IMD mentioned.
Taking cognisance of the rise in energy demand, Delhi Energy Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday held a overview assembly with senior officers of the Energy Division and all three energy distribution corporations, directing them to strengthen their infrastructure to deal with the rising electrical energy load.
He mentioned contemplating the climate forecasts for the approaching days, energy corporations should stay ready for outages as a result of pure calamities and the response time for restoration have to be minimised to make sure uninterrupted and seamless energy provide.
Mr. Sood additionally urged energy corporations to speed up efforts within the photo voltaic power sector. “Given Delhi’s rising energy demand, it is very important undertake photo voltaic power,” he mentioned.
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