India's peak power demand surged to an unprecedented 265.4 GW on Wednesday, driven by soaring temperatures, marking the third consecutive day of record electricity consumption.
Peak demand was recorded at 257.5GW on Monday
May 21, 2026
03:33 pm
What's the storyIndia's peak power demand hit a record high for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, reaching 265.4 gigawatts (GW) at 3:45pm.
The spike in demand is largely due to widespread use of air conditioners and cooling appliances amid a severe heatwave across the country.
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