Environment · India
Delhi Power Demand Surges to Record High Amid Intense Heatwave
Delhi has experienced its highest-ever peak electricity demand, reaching 8,748 MW on a recent afternoon due to a severe heatwave. This figure surpasses the previous record set earlier in the week. The surge highlights the strain on the power grid during extreme weather conditions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 5 · Right 2 n = 7
- Centre (5 votes, 6 outlets): Business Standard, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (2): Dainik Jagran, Republic World