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The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Delhi sizzles at 43.9oC; power firms told to boost infra to meet demand
The scorching heatwave continued to grip the Capital on Thursday (June 12, 2025) with the maximum temperature settling at 43.9 degrees Celsius, which is four degrees warmer than normal. The rising temperature resulted in the city recording its highest peak power demand this summer. As per the State Load Dispatch Centre, the peak power demand was 8,423 MW at 3.06 p.m. Delhi's peak power demand had crossed 8,000 MW the previous day. In 2024, the national capital had recorded an all-time high peak power demand of 8,656 MW, sources in power discoms said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast some relief in the form of rain and thundershowers on Friday. 'Very light rain/thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds with a speed of 40-50 kmph, temporarily reaching 60 kmph, can be expected. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle between 42 and 29 degrees Celsius respectively,' the IMD said. Taking cognisance of the rise in power demand, Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday held a review meeting with senior officials of the Power Department and all three power distribution companies, directing them to strengthen their infrastructure to address the growing electricity load. He said considering the weather forecasts for the coming days, power companies must remain prepared for outages due to natural calamities and the response time for restoration must be minimised to ensure uninterrupted and seamless power supply. Mr. Sood also urged power companies to accelerate efforts in the solar energy sector. 'Given Delhi's rising power demand, it is important to adopt solar energy,' he said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi's peak power demand at season's high as temp soars
New Delhi: Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on Thursday afternoon. The real-time figures of State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,423 MW at 3.06 pm. Delhi's peak load clocked 8,231 MW at 10:55 pm on Wednesday. It was the first time this year when city's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW. This year, the peak power demand of Delhi is expected to cross 9,000 MW. In 2024, the national capital recorded an all-time high peak demand of 8,656 MW. Delhi's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW for the first time in 2023. In a statement, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) said it successfully met a peak power demand of 2,407 MW on Wednesday without any outages or network constraints. The company made comprehensive arrangements for the summer by strengthening its power infrastructure and undertaking preventive as well as condition-based maintenance of all critical electrical installations. Additional field staff were deployed at key locations, and the call centre team is on alert to ensure swift responses through seamless coordination with on-ground teams. On their part, BRPL and BYPL successfully met the peak power demand of 3,747 MW and 1,832 MW respectively in their areas, said officials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Delhi woke up to a warm morning on Thursday, with the minimum temperature settling at 30.7 degrees Celsius, 2.7 notches above the season's average, according to IMD. It issued a red alert, the highest-level warning, which advises residents to "take action", stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and limit outdoor movement, especially during peak afternoon hours, for Delhi for June 12 and 13. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- India Today
Delhi records highest peak power demand of this summer on June 11 amid heatwave
Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on June 11. The real-time figures from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,231 MW at 10.55 year, the peak power demand of Delhi is expected to cross 9,000 MW. In 2024, the national capital recorded an all-time high peak demand of 8,656 peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW for the first time in 2023. A red alert was issued for Delhi as it remained in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures ranging from 40.9 to 45 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, touched an alarming 51.9 degrees 5.30 pm, Ayanagar was the hottest at 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Palam at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Ridge at 43.6 degrees Celsius, Pitampura at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Lodi Road at 43.4 degrees Celsius, Mayur Vihar at 40.9 degrees Celsius and Safdarjung --the city's base station -- reported 43.3 degrees Celsius.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Delhi Records Highest Peak Power Demand Of This Summer On June 11
New Delhi: Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on June 11. The real-time figures of the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,231 MW at 10.55 pm. This year, the peak power demand of Delhi is expected to cross 9,000 MW. In 2024, the national capital recorded an all-time high peak demand of 8,656 MW. Delhi's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW for the first time in 2023. A red alert was issued for Delhi as it remained in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures ranging from 40.9 to 45 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, touched an alarming 51.9 degrees Celsius. At 5.30 pm, Ayanagar was the hottest at 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Palam at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Ridge at 43.6 degrees Celsius, Pitampura at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Lodi Road at 43.4 degrees Celsius, Mayur Vihar at 40.9 degrees Celsius and Safdarjung --the city's base station -- reported 43.3 degrees Celsius.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Delhi's power demand peaks at all-time high for this summer on June 11
Amid soaring temperatures, Delhi recorded its highest peak power demand of this summer on June 11. The real-time figures of the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 8,231 MW at 10.55 pm. This year, the peak power demand of Delhi is expected to cross 9,000 MW. In 2024, the national capital recorded an all-time high peak demand of 8,656 MW. Delhi's peak power demand crossed 8,000 MW for the first time in 2023. A red alert was issued for Delhi as it remained in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures ranging from 40.9 to 45 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, touched an alarming 51.9 degrees Celsius. At 5.30 pm, Ayanagar was the hottest at 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Palam at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Ridge at 43.6 degrees Celsius, Pitampura at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Lodi Road at 43.4 degrees Celsius, Mayur Vihar at 40.9 degrees Celsius and Safdarjung --the city's base station -- reported 43.3 degrees Celsius.
