Peak power at record high of 252 GW on Friday amid soaring mercury levels

India sees record peak power demand at 252 GW amid soaring temperatures

India’s electricity demand surged to an all‑time high of 252.07 GW this weekend as a severe heat wave drove widespread use of cooling appliances, according to the latest power ministry data.

Peak power at record high of 252 GW on Friday amid soaring mercury levels

New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) India's peak power demand hit a record high of 252.07 GW on Friday following an intensifying heat wave, which pushed up the use of cooling devices like air conditioners and desert coolers, according to the latest power ministry data.The previous record high of 250 GW peak power demand was recorded in May 2024.The country's peak power demand (the highest supply in a day) was recorded at 252.07 GW, an all-time high, on Apri…