Delhi touched its peak energy demand to this point for the season on Thursday, surpassing final yr’s excessive.
The demand on Thursday was recorded at 6,499 MW. Last yr’s peak demand was 6,314 MW on June 29.
According to discom officers, the ability demand rose to six,329 MW at 11.18 pm on Wednesday, whereas it reached 6,499 MW at 3.10 pm on Thursday. Officials mentioned the rise has been fast within the final 10 days.
“The every day demand for electrical energy has elevated by over 10% in 48 hours and by over 40% since June 1, an official mentioned.
The most temperature on Wednesday was 42.2 levels Celsius, which is the very best temperature of the season to this point. On Thursday it fell to 39.8 levels Celsius, which is regular for this time of yr. The minimal temperature on Thursday morning was 29 levels Celsius, a notch above regular. However, the humidity was above 68 per cent on Thursday.
Last yr, peak energy demand was low because of the lockdown and closure of industries and factories through the summer time.
Discom officers mentioned the rise in energy demand is in step with the gradual unlocking of Delhi and the climate.
Since the lockdown has not been fully lifted within the metropolis, the height energy demand is predicted to be decrease than earlier estimates. Officials mentioned it’s anticipated to be within the vary of seven,000 MW and seven,400 MW, though the unique estimate was round 7,900 MW.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
