India, April 28 -- Delhi's electricity demand crossed the 7,000 MW mark for the first time ever in April amid an early onset of sizzling heat in the Capital that has kept temperatures locked several degrees above normal for days.

Monday afternoon's demand of 7,078 MW, recorded at 3.30pm, is the earliest the city has seen the 7,000 MW threshold being breached, according to official data. Previously, the earliest breach was in 2024, when the threshold was hit on May 18 - around three weeks later than this year - underscoring how rising temperatures are accelerating demand patterns.

Delhi's discoms said they were able to meet Monday's power demand.

Officials attribute the spike in power demand in the city to the relatively early onset of ...