- The peak demand was witnessed on late Tuesday night , during 11:15 PM to 11:30 PM slot
- Palam observatory on Tuesday recorded 47.6 degree celsius , the hottest temperature in May since 2002
Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power-DDL) successfully met the peak power demand of 1556 MW on Tuesday Night, the hottest May day in 18 years without any network constraint and power outage as Delhi touched season’s high of 5464 MW amidst the ongoing heat wave.
The peak demand was witnessed on late Tuesday night during the 11:15 PM to 11:30 PM slot.
Palam observatory on Tuesday recorded 47.6 degree celsius, the hottest temperature in May since 2002 under the influence of dry north westerlies.
According to IMD, Delhi will witness a severe heat wave till Friday and the temperature will continue to soar in the range of 45-47 degrees. The Department has already declared a Red Alert in the city so that the service providers and the government agencies can plan things in advance for the overall public good.
“We witnessed the hottest day since 2002 on Tuesday in Delhi. This has resulted in an unprecedented increase in the power demand as more and more consumers switched on their air conditioners. However, we were successful in meeting the peak demand without any constraints. We have made adequate arrangements of power of up to 2500 MW along with contingency planning, through long-term tie-ups , bilateral imports & power banking arrangements with other states and assure our consumers of 24x7 supply this harsh summer season.” said Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan, CEO, Tata Power-DDL.
Tata Power-DDL adequately prepared for the summer season even during the lockdown by strengthening its power network and conducting preventive maintenance and condition based maintenance of all critical electrical installations.