India's power demand in the northern region reached a record 89 GW due to a prolonged heatwave.

India's power demand reached a record 89 gigawatts in the northern region, as a prolonged heatwave led to a significant increase in energy consumption. The IMD has forecast above-normal temperatures for June in the northwest and central regions, resulting in one of the longest heatwave spells in recent history. With temperatures regularly exceeding 45°C, the power ministry has been forced to import 25-30% more power from neighboring regions.

June 18, 2024
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