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Delhi Power Demand Smashes All-Time Record at 8,748 MW During Heatwave
NDTV·Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Delhi's peak power demand hit an all-time high of 8,748 MW, breaking the previous record of 8,656 MW. The record comes as a severe heatwave grips the capital. The grid is under enormous stress as residents run air conditioners and coolers around the clock.
Why It Matters
If the grid can't keep up, power cuts become inevitable — hitting homes, hospitals, and businesses across Delhi and the wider NCR region.
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