City’s power demand hits all-time high of 2,372MW

Gurgaon: The city recorded its highest-ever power demand on Thursday as rising temperatures drove consumption to new levels. According to DHBVN, the city required 2,372 MW, surpassing all previous records — including the earlier highs of 2,332 MW in 2024 and 2,032 MW in 2025. On Thursday alone, electricity consumption touched 1.92 crore units.Over the past week, demand had consistently hovered around 2,200 MW, which officials attributed to sustained maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Peak demand typically arrives in June and July, but this May has already set an all-time high — with demand crossing 2,200 MW in mid-May and remaining above that level since. Last year, peak demand came on June 13.“Power demand is directly proportional to weather conditions. Summer peaks in July, and as humidity increases, so does power demand,” said DHBVN superintending engineer Shyambir Saini. Demand is expected to climb further in the coming weeks.Residents are already feeling the strain. “Every summer it is the same story. We hear there is no shortage in supply, but residents continue to face problems due to outages,” said Sameer Yadav, a resident of Sector 90.At the state level, HPPC has projected peak demand this year to reach 16,454 MW — the highest in Haryana’s history. The agency anticipates a month-wise deficit of 1,278 MW in May, 2,870 MW in June, 2,943 MW in July, 1,766 MW in Aug, and 635 MW in Sept, even after accounting for all long-term tie-ups and banking arrangements. The shortfall is compounded by reduced availability from the J&K Baglihar Hydro Power Project and lower coal supply to thermal stations during the monsoon season.To bridge the gap, the state plans to purchase an additional 287 MW in May and 337 MW per month from June through Sept.Broader structural factors are also at play. Rapid industrialisation, urbanisation, and the growth of industrial hubs have significantly raised demand in the commercial and industrial sectors, while an influx of workers from other states has added to residential consumption.DISCOMs are statutorily obligated to supply uninterrupted 24x7 electricity in their licensed areas, as affirmed by the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules notified by the ministry of power. HPPC said it is taking all necessary measures to ensure quality and uninterrupted supply through the summer.