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India Battles Extreme Heatwave As Record Power Demand Pushes Electricity Grid Under Severe Stress

| May 23, 2026, 09:20:56 AM | TOI.in
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India is battling an intense heatwave with temperatures crossing 45°C in multiple states, while electricity demand has hit record highs for four consecutive days. The government has appealed to citizens to conserve power as the national grid faces mounting pressure amid soaring AC and cooling usage. Reports of power cuts, heatstroke cases and severe weather warnings are now raising broader concerns about India’s climate resilience and future energy infrastructure.

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