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Delhi's peak electricity demand hits 5,029 MW

Financial Express Lucknow

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April 09, 2025

THE PEAK POWER demand in the national capital hit its highest for the summer season so far, touching 5,029 megawatt (5.03 gigawatt) on Tuesday, as per data from the State Load Dispatch Center.

- ARUNIMA BHARADWAJ

The peak load in Delhi is projected to reach 9,000 MW in late June or early July amid forecasts of above normal temperatures and heatwaves.

The city witnessed the first heatwave this summer season on Monday, with the maximum temperature touching 40.2 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that heat-wave conditions are likely to prevail in Delhi until April 9.

"From April 10 onwards, a drop in temperature is expected over Northwest India, including Delhi," IMD said.

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