Many parts of #India have been in the grip of a #heatwave since mid-May. Overnight temperatures of about 33C (91F) have meant there is little to no respite from the heat.

Demand for #electricity has soared due to #fans, #AirCoolers and #AirConditioners being run constantly, placing a strain on the grid in #Delhi and elsewhere in the north. #ClimateCrisis

Indian engineers warn of prolonged #blackouts amid searing heatwave
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/18/india-engineers-blackouts-heatwave-north

Indian engineers warn of prolonged blackouts amid searing heatwave

Increasing use of fans, air coolers and air conditioners is placing ‘serious’ strain on grid in north of country

^{Amrit Dhillon (The Guardian)}