Mumbai: With soaring temperatures, the peak electricity demand in the city touched 3,968 megawatt (MW) for the first time on Wednesday.
Earlier, the highest demand was recorded on April 19 at 3,893 Mw. The load was such that various parts in both western and eastern suburbs experienced power cuts.
The power distribution companies have attributed the surge to rising temperatures and summer heat as the city recorded 34 degrees Celsius with heavy humidity on Wednesday.
