Power demand soars to all-time high of 197.06 GW on Tuesday
Power demand in the country touched an all-time high of 197.06 GW on Tuesday amid many states witnessing high temperatures due to delayed monsoon, and easing of coronavirus-related restrictions. “All Time Highest All India Demand of 197060 MW observed at 11:43hrs today has been met. #MeetEnergyDemand,” the Ministry of Power said in a tweet.
Experts opined that high temperatures in many states due to delayed monsoon and easing of restrictions that were in place to curb coronavirus infections have led to a surge in power demand.
