As extreme heat and poor monsoon rains result in more demand for power in India for cooling and pumping out groundwater for agriculture, India is managing to meet its power needs.

Gas-based power plants in India stabilized the grid amid record peak demand during severe heat waves in April-May 2026.

India's power consumption rose 12.85 percent in August, reaching 169.01 billion units. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usage across many regions. Peak power…