Delhi’s peak power demand crosses 6,000 MW-mark for first time this summer

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s peak power demand soared to 6,214 MW on Friday, the highest this summer, with the city reeling under a sultry weather.

The peak demand crossed the 6,000 MW-mark the previous night for the first time this season and reached 6,193 MW at 10:43 PM, discom officials said.

It was 6,214 MW at 3.27 PM on Friday, they said.

“In just 24 hours, Delhi’s peak power demand has increased by over 3 per cent,” said a spokesperson of BSES discom.