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India's Electricity Demand Soars Amid Heatwave

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-08T11:05:14.029511+05:30

- India's electricity demand surged by 10.4% during April to June 2024 due to severe heatwaves. - Air conditioning use contributed to nearly a third of this increase, highlighting the impact of rising temperatures. - Global electricity demand also saw a significant rise, with heatwaves responsible for almost a fifth of the increase in 2024. - Fossil fuel-based power generation grew by 1.4%, leading to a 1.6% increase in global power sector emissions. - Experts warn that climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense, further straining the electricity grid. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/heatwaves-drove-13rd-of-rise-in-indias-power-demand-during-2024-summer-report/article69425659.ece), [Outlook](https://www.outlookindia.com/national/heatwaves-drove-13rd-of-rise-in-indias-power-demand-during-2024-summer-says-report), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/heatwaves-drove-1-3rd-of-rise-in-indias-power-demand-during-2024-summer-report-8112627)

India's electricity demand surged by 10.4% during April to June 2024 due to severe heatwaves.
Air conditioning use contributed to nearly a third of this increase, highlighting the impact of rising temperatures.
Global electricity demand also saw a significant rise, with heatwaves responsible for almost a fifth of the increase in 2024.
Fossil fuel-based power generation grew by 1.4%, leading to a 1.6% increase in global power sector emissions.
Experts warn that climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and intense, further straining the electricity grid.

Source: The Hindu, Outlook, Ndtv