Delhi's power demand has surged significantly over last 2 decades. In 2002, the city's highest power demand stood at 2879 MW.

Delhi’s peak power demand in the summer months, particularly during late June or early July 2025, is expected to hit 9,000 megawatts (MW) after reaching 8,000 MW for the first time in 2024.

Delhi weather update: The national capital on Monday recorded its second highest maximum temperature of the season at 32.6 degrees Celsius, just below Sunday’s peak of 32.8 degrees Celsius.

The State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) has projected that the city’s power consumption will surpass last year’s peak of 8656 MW, reflecting a 300% increase since 2002, when the peak demand stood at ...