Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Delhi Records Highest Peak Power Demand Amid Heatwave
Delhi is experiencing high temperatures, causing increased electricity demand.
On June 12th, the peak power demand hit a high of 8,423 MW.
Power companies like Tata Power-DDL are working to meet the demand without interruptions.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert, warning residents about the heat.
This means people need to stay hydrated and avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day to stay safe.
Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of the summer on June 12.
Peak demand reached 8,423 MW at 3:06 PM on Thursday.
Delhi's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW for the first time this year on Wednesday.
Tata Power-DDL successfully met its peak demand of 2,407 MW without outages.
The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi on June 12 and 13 due to high temperatures.
- Who
- Consumers and power distribution companies like Tata Power-DDL.
- What
- Delhi's peak power demand reached its highest point of the summer.
- When
- June 12, 2024.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- Due to rising temperatures and increased demand for electricity.
Consumers
Power Companies
Usage
Consumers
Higher usage
Power Companies
Efficient usage
- Peak Demand (June 12, 2024)
- 8,423 MW
- Date of Record
- June 12, 2024
- Temperature Alert
- Red Alert
- Minimum Temperature (June 12)
- 30.7 degrees Celsius
- Tata Power-DDL Peak Demand
- 2,407 MW
