Higher AC use pushes power demand to 271 MW for first time

India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270.8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hikes are anticipated as extreme temperatures persist.

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