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Peak power demand hits all-time high of over 257 GW on Monday

On Monday, India's power demand hit an extraordinary 257.37 GW, a historic high that came after relentless heat waves swept across the landscape. As citizens crank up their air conditioning units and fans to combat the sweltering temperatures, the power ministry is bracing for even higher demands this summer.

19 May 2026 1:00 pm