Power demand surges to 255.8 GW on Monday

New Delhi: India's peak power demand reached 255.8 GW on Monday amid severe heatwave conditions and higher maximum temperatures. It marked a sharp rise from 237 GW on Sunday, when consumption typically falls due to reduced industrial and workplace activity on account of the holiday. The power ministry has projected a peak demand of 271 GW this year and 263 GW for April. Delhi's peak power demand crossed the 7,000 MW mark for the first time in April, touching 7,078 MW. In comparison, the 7,000 MW level was reached in May in both 2024 and 2025. On Monday, Tata Power Delhi Distribution successfully met a peak demand of 2,030 MW, the highest so far this summer season.