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Delhi Power Demand Reaches All-Time High Of 8.6 Gigawatts Amid Extreme Heat

June 18, 2024 admin

According to officials, peak power demand in Delhi reached 8,647 MW at 3:22 pm today. (File) New Delhi: As searing temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius continue to boil Delhi, the capital’s electricity usage has reached an incredible peak of 8,647 MW today, its highest-ever peak power demand. According to officials, peak power demand…

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3 Injured In Fight Over Filling Water From Common Tap In Delhi

June 16, 2024 admin

Police said two cross FIRs were registered on statements of both parties. (Representational) New Delhi: Amid severe heat and water crisis in the national capital, a dispute over filling water from a common tap injured three persons in Dwarka, officials said on Sunday. Police said two PCR calls were received over a fight in Sector…

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Why Have Temperatures Reached Record Highs In India?

May 31, 2024 admin

Eastern India experienced its hottest April on record. (File) New Delhi: Several parts of India grappled with unusually high temperatures this week, forcing schools to close and hospitals to create special units to treat heat-related illnesses, while workers on construction sites were given a “paid holiday” in the afternoon. Here is a look at what…

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Delhi Power Demand Reaches All-Time High Of 8 Gigawatts Amid Scorching Heat

May 22, 2024 admin

Peak power demand in Delhi reached 8,000 MW at 3:42 pm today, according to officials. (Representational) New Delhi: As Delhi boils at scorching temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius, the capital’s electricity usage has reached an incredible peak of 8,000 MW today, its highest-ever peak power demand. Peak power demand in Delhi reached 8,000…

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