Uttar Pradesh Achieves Record Electricity Demand Amid Heatwave
UP power supply meets record demand amid rising temperature
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Uttar Pradesh has set a record for electricity supply, meeting a peak demand of 31,147 MW on June 7 during a severe heatwave. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has ensured continuous power supply despite rising temperatures exceeding 43 degrees Celsius.
- 01Uttar Pradesh met a record electricity demand of 31,147 MW on June 7, the highest in India.
- 02The state also supplied 31,049 MW on June 6 and 29,130 MW on June 5, showcasing consistent demand management.
- 03Power consumption has increased due to temperatures exceeding 43 degrees Celsius in several districts.
- 04UPPCL has intensified maintenance activities to manage the pressure on transformers and feeders.
- 05Director Gyanendra Dhar Dwivedi confirmed UPPCL's preparedness for uninterrupted power supply despite rising demand.
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Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leader in electricity supply, meeting a record demand of 31,147 MW on June 7, attributed to an intense heatwave pushing temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius in many districts. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has successfully maintained uninterrupted power supply, with previous days also showing high consumption levels of 31,049 MW on June 6 and 29,130 MW on June 5. Power demand remained elevated during the nights of June 7 and 8, with figures of 30,165 MW at 1 am and 29,190 MW at 3 am. UPPCL officials noted that the surge in electricity consumption has increased pressure on infrastructure, prompting intensified maintenance efforts across the state. Gyanendra Dhar Dwivedi, UPPCL's director of distribution, emphasized the corporation's readiness to ensure quality power supply amid rising demand caused by the ongoing heatwave.
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The increased electricity supply during the heatwave is crucial for residents and businesses in Uttar Pradesh, ensuring essential services remain operational.
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