Peak electricity demand is seen climbing to a new record in April as people crank up their air conditioners, fans and refrigeration units. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NEW DELHI – Several parts of India are forecast to witness hotter-than-usual weather through June, raising the risk of more strain on the power network as people turn to air conditioners to find reprieve from heatwaves.
Climate change is increasing global temperatures and worsening the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. In 2022, there has been increased focus on India’s weather outlook after the subcontinent suffered a punishing heatwave that caused widespread human suffering and affected global wheat supplies.
Diesel consumption rises during summer as it encourages people to travel to cooler mountains from plains and, at the same time, use of diesel-fueled backup generators increases to make up for shortages from the grid. Consumption of gas could also climb as the government has mandated use of idling gas-fired power plants to meet the summer demand.
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