India's peak power demand hits record 250 GW

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Also read | Mint Primer | Into the 50s: Why heatwaves are hotter & longerDelhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, recorded its second-highest maximum temperature of this summer season so far on Thursday.This came a day after recording a 79-year high of 46.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, according to the IMD data.On June 17, 1945, a temperature of 46.7 degrees Celsius was recorded. On Wednesday, Delhi's Mungeshpur recorded a maximum temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature recorded in the country.Following this, IMD officials released a press statement saying that they are examining the sensors and data of the area's weather station for any potential errors.However, the IMD has not issued any report on the inspection of the water sensors in Mungeshpur till nowThe ministry has mandated imported coal based plants to operate full capacity till September 2024.

Further, the Centre has also extended the mandate to blend 6% imported coal by all domestic coal based plants till June in order to meet the surge in demand.The national capital witnessed the highest ever demand on Wednesday at 8,302 MW.The country is expected to witness a peak demand of up to 260 GW in the ongoing summers. Amid the surging power demand, the government has decided to ramp up capacity addition of thermal power plants and operate all gas-based power plants at full capacity.The ongoing heatwave has prevailed for longer than expected.