Even as experts warn of the changing weather pattern leading to a global energy crisis, Punjab is no different as it continues to face rising power demand ever since April, with a total of 14 per cent excess consumption till September this year.
Following less rainfall in the state, in the first 10 days of this month, Punjab saw the power demand continuously exceeding as compared to the same duration in 2021, with a 39 per cent jump in consumption on Saturday.