Hyderabad: The city recorded a peak power demand of 4,072 MW on Monday, September 28, as electricity consumption increased amid rising temperatures.
The peak demand in Hyderabad was recorded at 6:42 pm. The Greater Hyderabad area consumed 82.89 million units (MU) of electricity during the day.
The highest power demand recorded in the GHMC area during the current financial year was 4,782 MW on May 22, 2026, at 3:33 pm. Electricity consumption in the GHMC area also reached its highest level of 101.07 MU on the same day.
Telangana power demand
Electricity demand also increased across other parts of Telangana. The State Load Dispatch Centre recorded a peak demand of 19,133 MW at 12:56 pm on September 28, while total electricity consumption stood at 326.70 MU.
The state's highest power demand during the current financial year remains 19,543 MW, recorded at 10:41 am on September 9, 2026.
Meanwhile, Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) recorded a peak demand of 12,044 MW at 3:52 pm on Tuesday. This surpassed its previous financial-year record of 11,828 MW, recorded on September 11, 2026.
The rising demand comes as temperatures remain elevated and electricity use increases for cooling and other household and commercial requirements.
The Telangana government, TRANSCO and distribution companies are planning further expansion of the state's power infrastructure to meet projected future demand. The plans take into account expected electricity requirements from data centres, IT parks, industrial corridors, metro rail expansion, agriculture and rapid urbanisation.
