India’s Electricity Demand Surges 11.5% in May Amid Intense Heatwaves
India’s power consumption surged by more than 11.5% in May 2025, reaching a total of 147.89 billion units (BU) as a persistent, record-breaking heatwave gripped much of the country. Data released by the government confirms that this sharp uptick in electricity usage marks a significant strain on national infrastructure as residential and industrial demand peaked…