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Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Overnight storm disrupts power supply in many parts of Delhi
Power supply was disrupted in many parts of the national capital due to damage caused to electrical installations by the overnight heavy rains and thunderstorm, discoms said on Sunday. Power supply was disrupted in parts of Bawana, Ghogha village, Sector 25 Rohini, DSIIDC Narela, Sultanpuri, Sector 22 Rohini, Karala, Badli, Siraspur, Avantika, Mangolpuri, RU Block Pitampura and Rithala village among others in north Delhi, said a spokesperson of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL). Also Read | Watch: Heavy rain in Delhi tears through membrane shade at IGI Airport "Our teams were immediately pressed into action and restoration work began on priority. As a safety measure, power supply was also temporarily suspended in some areas and restored once conditions normalised," he added. The thunderstorm accompanied with heavy rains disrupted flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and causing waterlogging in several areas. Also Read | Delhi weather: Traffic warning over IPL match, waterlogging | 5 points on roads to avoid, alternative routes The India Meteorological Department said the city's primary weather station recorded winds gusting up to 82 kmph and 81.2 mm of rain in six hours -- between 11.30 pm and 5.30 am. Discoms said that electric lines and poles were damaged with uprooted trees and broken branches falling on them plunging different localities into darkness.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi's power demand reaches 6,867 MW, season's highest so far
Delhi recorded the highest peak power demand in the summer season so far this year, as the temperature soared on Friday afternoon. The real-time figures of the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) showed the peak demand was 6,867 MW at 3.17 pm. This year, the peak power demand of Delhi is expected to cross 9,000 MW. Previously, an all-time high peak demand in the national capital was recorded at 8,656 MV in 2024. BSES discoms -- BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) -- successfully met the peak power demand of 3,004 MW and 1,479 MW respectively in their areas, according to a statement from the company. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) successfully met the peak power demand of 2,045 MW on Friday, as the city's peak reached 6,867 MW on the day, said a statement from the discom. TPDDL is fully equipped to ensure uninterrupted power supply through a multi-pronged approach that includes bilateral agreements, reserve shutdown and power exchange, it said. Live Events Last year, Delhi's peak power demand had crossed 8,000 MW for the very first time. BSES discoms are geared up to ensure reliable power supply to meet the power demand of more than 50 lakh consumers and two crore residents in South, West, East and Central Delhi, the statement said. These arrangements include long-term purchase agreements and banking arrangements with other states and deployment of latest technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning for predicting power demand accurately, it added.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi's power demand peaks at 6,015 MW, highest on Apr 28 in last three years
Delhi's power demand surged to a season-high of 6,015 MW on Monday, driven by scorching temperatures reaching 40.4 degrees Celsius. This peak demand, recorded at 3:30 pm, marks the highest for April 28 in the last three years. Discoms like BSES and TPDDL successfully met the escalating demand, with green power playing a crucial role. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The peak power demand of Delhi, pushed by the hot weather, crossed 6,000 MW for the first time this season on Monday, said discom officials. According to the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi's peak power demand reached 6,015 MW at 3.30 pm -- the highest on April 28 in the last three years. Earlier, the highest peak demand on April 28 was 6,050 MW in peak demand on April 28 in 2024 and 2023 was 4,994 MW and 4,428 maximum temperature in Delhi reached 40.4 degrees Celsius on Monday. BSES discoms -- BRPL and BYPL -- successfully met the demand of 2590 MW and 1290 MW in their distribution areas, said a spokesperson of the said more than 2,100 MW of green power will play an important role in ensuring a smooth supply in Delhi during the summer is on the cusp of another historic power milestone, the SLDC said, adding that after clocking a record power demand of 8,656 MW in 2024, Delhi's peak power demand during the summers of 2025 may clock the 9,000 MW for the first the soaring temperatures, Delhi's power demand peaked at 6,015 MW, which is the highest so far this season, said a Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) discom successfully met the peak demand of 1,817 MW in its distribution area of north Delhi, which is the highest in the season so far, she company is fully geared up for seamless power supply without any power outages and has sufficient measures in place amid the rising power demand during the summer season, she added.A BSES spokesperson said power discoms are geared up to ensure a reliable supply to meet the demand of more than 50 lakh consumers and two crore residents in south, west, east and central has made power banking arrangements with several states, from where the discoms will get up to 500 MW of power during the summer months, he added.
