Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Hyderabad Peak Power Demand Reaches Three-Year High
People in Hyderabad and Telangana used more electricity than before.
Hyderabad’s peak demand reached 4,114 megawatts on October 1, the highest level in three years for the period described.
Telangana’s demand also set an all-time record on September 30.
Electricity use rose across the state and in the TGSPDCL supply area.
Officials said city growth and more businesses contributed to the increase.
They also pointed to data centres and greater use of air conditioners during hot, humid weather.
Low rainfall and more paddy cultivation led to increased pumping for farms.
The reported figures describe peak demand and total electricity consumption.
Hyderabad’s GHMC area recorded a peak demand of 4,114 MW at 6:30 p.m. on October 1.
TGSPDCL said demand during the comparable period was lower in each of the previous three years.
Daily consumption in the GHMC area was 85.85 million units on September 30 and 85.82 million on October 1.
Across TGSPDCL’s supply area, demand reached a record 12,299 MW on September 30.
Telangana set an all-time peak of 19,892 MW on September 30; officials cited urban growth, heat and humidity, and agricultural pumping.
- Who
- Electricity consumers in Hyderabad’s GHMC area, TGSPDCL’s supply area and Telangana.
- What
- Peak power demand reached 4,114 MW in the GHMC area; Telangana recorded an all-time peak of 19,892 MW.
- When
- October 1 for the GHMC-area peak; September 30 for the TGSPDCL-area and Telangana records.
- Where
- Hyderabad’s GHMC limits, the TGSPDCL supply area and Telangana.
- Why
- Officials cited urban expansion, growth in IT, industry and commercial establishments, data centres, air-conditioner use amid hot and humid weather, and increased agricultural pumping.
Reported demand
Official explanation
Why electricity use rose
Reported demand
The figures show record or unusually high demand and consumption, but do not independently establish what caused the increase.
Official explanation
Officials attributed the surge to urban expansion, growth in IT, industry and commerce, data centres, air-conditioner use in hot and humid conditions, and greater agricultural pumping.
- GHMC-area peak demand
- 4,114 MW at 6:30 p.m. on October 1
- GHMC-area daily consumption
- 85.85 million units on September 30; 85.82 million units on October 1
- TGSPDCL-area peak
- 12,299 MW on September 30, up from 9,601 MW on September 25
- TGSPDCL-area consumption
- 223.34 million units on September 30, up from 185.79 million units on September 25
- Telangana peak demand
- All-time high of 19,892 MW on September 30
- Telangana energy consumption
- 327.56 million units on September 30
- Officials’ cited factors
- Urban and commercial growth, data centres, air-conditioning, high temperatures and humidity, low rainfall and expanded paddy cultivation