New Delhi, May 21 -- Delhi's peak power demand has seen a sharp rise in May 2026 compared to previous years, reflecting the impact of an intense and early summer. This is the second consecutive day that Delhi's peak power demand has crossed the 8,000 MW mark.

According to the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) data, Delhi's peak power demand on Thursday touched 8,231 MW at 3:31 PM, the highest recorded so far in 2026. Yesterday, Delhi's peak power demand had touched 8,039 MW.

The Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES) discoms successfully met the peak power demand of 3,762 MW and 1,838 MW in their respective areas.

Delhi's peak power demand of 8,321 MW is the highest-ever recorded in the city in the first 21 days of May. In comparison, ...