New Delhi, April 9 -- Delhi is bracing for a scorching summer, with the city's power demand surging to a record high of 5029 MW. The demand is expected to peak at a staggering 9000 MW in the coming months, posing a significant challenge to the city's power infrastructure.

On Tuesday, it was recorded at 5029 megawatts (MW) at 3:30 pm, the highest power demand in the city so far this season. This increase in demand is likely due to the rising heat and increased use of cooling appliances

According to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Delhi is likely to witness another record-breaking power milestone, with the peak power demand expected to touch 9000 MW for the first time this summer.

This comes after the national capital recorded its...