Delhi's winter power demand reaches all-time high amid ongoing cold conditions
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to real-time data from the State Load Dispatch Centre, Delhi's peak winter power demand clocked 5,611 MW at 11.08 a.m. on Wednesday. India News | Delhi: Peak Winter Power Demand in National Capital Hits All-time High Amid Cold Spell.
Delhi Weather: The ongoing cold conditions in Delhi further pushed peak winter power demand to an all-time high of 5611 MW this morning, discom officials said.
According to the discom officials, the spike in power demand is mainly due to enhanced electricity use by consumers for heating purposes
The icy, dry north westerly winds made Delhi shiver, pushing the peak winter power demand to an all-time high of 5611 MW on Wednesday morning. The maximum temperature was recorded at 15.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season’s normal, while the minimum temperature plummeted to 7.1