Delhi breaches 8,300-MW first time ever as heatwave sends power demand soaring
It is the first time in the history of the national capital that its power demand has crossed the 8,300-MW mark. Power distribution companies had estimated the power demand to peak at 8,200 MW this summer, the discom officials said.
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The previous peak power demand was recorded earlier this month, when it touched 8,000 MW on May 22. Image: Pixabay | Representational