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July power consumption jumps 10.9% as humidity fuels AC demand across India

India's power consumption rose 10.93 percent year-on-year in July. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usage across the country. Peak power demand also jumped significantly last month. Experts predict steady power demand through August due to monsoon conditions. This surge occurred as the nation experienced higher feel-like temperatures.

2 Aug 2026 1:40 pm