India's electricity consumption surged to an unprecedented 257.37 GW on Monday as soaring temperatures drove increased use of cooling appliances nationwide.
Peak power demand could reach 270GW this summer
May 19, 2026
05:23 pm
What's the storyIndia's peak power demand hit a new record of 257.37GW on Monday, according to data from the Power Ministry.
The unprecedented spike comes as a result of increased usage of cooling devices like air conditioners and desert coolers, due to intensifying heatwave conditions across large parts of northwest and central India.
According to the power ministry data, peak power demand set a new high of 257.37 GW at 1542 hrs on Monday, and it was fully met.
India's peak power demand reaches a record 257.37 GW, with a slight shortage of 601 MW reported on Monday.
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