Hyderabad, Oct. 4 -- Power demand within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits hit a record high on Thursday, October 1.

According to records from Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL), Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TGTransco) and GHMC, the demand touched 4,114 MW at 6.30 pm on October 1. TGSPDCL said it recorded the figure during the September 25 to October 2 period.

Demand higher than previous three years

During the corresponding period in 2023, GHMC's peak power demand ranged between 2,647 MW and 3,043 MW.

The range increased to 2,999-3,417 MW in 2024. In 2025, the peak demand during the period stood between 2,682 MW and 3,281 MW.

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