“Due to the intense heat wave in the country, the demand for electricity is also increasing,” the ministry said. | India News

India's electricity consumption surged to an unprecedented 257.37 GW on Monday as soaring temperatures drove increased use of cooling appliances nationwide.

New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) India’s peak power demand surged to an all-time high of 260.45 GW on Tuesday, mainly due to increased usage of cooling devices such as air-conditioners and…