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Delhi Power News: As residents grapple with extreme heat and temperatures continue to surge, Delhi recorded the highest power demand of the season on Wednesday at 8231 Megawatt.  According to the real-time figure from the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), the city reached peak capacity at 10:55 pm on June 11. 

According to the record, the national capital has hit the peak demand of 8656 MW in 2024, and this year the power requirement is expected to cross the mark of 9,000 MW. The power demand crossed 8,000 megawatt in 2023 for the first time. 

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The surge in temperature and increase in power demand are directly proportional; as temperature increases, the electricity demand also increases. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed the city under red alert for unfavourable weather conditions and a heatwave. Delhi remained in the grip of intense heat waves with temperatures ranging from 40.9 to 45 degrees Celsius across various weather stations on Wednesday.

According to the heat index, the temperature felt like 51.9 degrees Celsius. The heat index records the temperature felt when humidity plays a role. 

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At 5.30 pm, Ayanagar was the hottest at 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Palam at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Ridge at 43.6 degrees Celsius, Pitumpura at 43.5 degrees Celsius, Lodi Road at 43.4 degrees Celsius, Mayur Vihar at 40.9 degrees Celsius and Safdarjung --the city's base station -- reported 43.3 degrees Celsius.