India / Power cut demand for electricity in the country broke all the records consumption of more than 2 lakhs

Power Demand: Amidst the scorching heat these days, people across the country are struggling with power cuts. The demand for electricity in the country in the 'peak hour' touched a record of 207,111 MW on Friday. This was said by the Ministry of Power. The ministry tweeted, 'Today at 14:50 am, the maximum demand has reached 207111 MW across India, which is the highest level ever.'

Electricity demand up by 12.1%

The demand for electricity has been increasing continuously since the start of the summer season this year. The ministry said that till April 28 this month, the demand for electricity has increased by 12.1 percent to 204.653 GW, from 182.559 GW at this time last year. The maximum demand across India on Thursday was 204,653 MW.

less than a day stock in delhi

Meanwhile, Delhi Energy Minister Satyendar Jain said on Friday that there is a serious coal crisis across the country and only one day's coal stock is left in many power plants. On the ongoing coal crisis, Jain said, "(Power) backup is not (is)...coal backup should be for more than 21 days, but in many power plants, less than a day's stock is left."

"If electricity continues to be produced, and we keep getting it, there is no problem," he said. But if the power plant is shut down, then there will be a big problem in Delhi. There is a shortage of coal in the country.

NTPC said this

However, NTPC later issued a statement, which read, "All six units of Dadri and five units of Unchahar are running at full capacity and receiving regular coal supply." Presently the stock is 140,000 MT and 95,000 MT. The supply of imported coal is also in the pipeline.

"At present, we are declaring Unchahar and Dadri station grids to exceed 100 per cent rated capacity," the statement said. All their units are running at full load except Unchahar Unit 1, which is under annual fixed overhaul.