Littleton. Many of Asia's largest cities are already gripped by above-normal temperatures that are prompting widespread use of power-hungry air conditioners weeks ahead of the usual peak in summer thermometer readings across the region.
Temperatures in many parts of China, Japan, India, South Korea and Southeast Asia have climbed to well above their long-term averages recently, and look set to remain elevated for the next several weeks, data compiled by LSEG shows.
Such a sustained stretch of hot weather will likely spur a collective climb in air conditioner use, which in turn will place extra strain on power generators that are on the hook to keep electricity supplies flowing.
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