Power demand in Delhi soars to record 6651 MW

The power demand in the national capital soared to a record 6,651 MW in the afternoon with scorching heat sweeping across the city.

The peak power demand broke all previous records at 3.36 PM today touching 6,651 MW. Last year, the highest peak power demand was recorded at 6,526 MW on June 6, said a spokesperson of power discom BSES.

The Power department and distribution companies of the Delhi government have expected the peak demand to breach 7,000 MW mark in June this year.

Power Minister Satyendar Jain had earlier predicted 7,000 MW power demand saying enough electricity was available to meet the rising demand.

Announcing the action plan for electricity supply arrangements in summer months, Jain had said in March earlier "we have enough backhand arrangements to meet the power demand that is expected to soar up to a historic 7,000 MW level in June this year."