NEW DELHI: India’s power ministry urged careful use of electricity on Friday, a day after breaking records for power generation during an intense heatwave in the world’s most populous nation. Peak power usage this week has broken records for four straight days, with temperatures hitting 47°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Workers on Friday scooped up dead fish floating on the surface of the Sanjay Park lake in the capital New Delhi. The fish died as the water shrank after days of relentless summer sun. Temperatures in the megacity hit 43°C on Friday.

Explore how Indian states are tackling surging summer electricity demand amidst challenges in supply management and infrastructure.

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.

India’s peak power demand hits a record 270.82 GW for four consecutive days due to rising temperatures and cooling usage.

India's peak power demand neared 271 GW on Thursday, a significant increase driven by intense heat. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record demand. Thermal power met over…

India's peak power demand reaches 267.45 GW, driven by extreme heat and increased cooling appliance usage.