Sweltering heat triggers 15% rise in India's power consumption in May

India's power consumption surged by 15% to 156.31 BU in May 2024 due to scorching heat, leading to increased use of cooling appliances. Peak power demand hit a record high of 250.07 GW, surpassing the previous peak of 243.27 GW. Experts project a peak demand of 260 GW this summer, driven by soaring temperatures. Read The Rest at :