New Delhi, India – India's power grid experienced a historic peak demand of 270 gigawatts (GW) on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Power. This new record surpasses the previous high of 265.44 GW recorded just one day prior, on Wednesday. The significant increase in electricity consumption is attributed to the severe heatwave conditions currently affecting various parts of the country. Elevated temperatures typically lead to higher usage of cooling appliances such as air conditioners and fans, placing additional strain on the national power infrastructure.