India’s power sector records its highest-ever electricity generation as a severe heatwave drives sharp demand across multiple regions, according to the Ministry of Power. With temperatures reported as extremely high in the national capital—reaching 45.3°C in New Delhi—electricity use for cooling rises rapidly. One outlet reports that electricity generation for air-conditioning and other cooling-related applications reaches 270.82 gigawatts, reflecting heavy reliance on power to manage indoor temperatures. Another report attributes the record generation to overall demand surges as the country experiences widespread extreme heat. The combination of elevated temperatures and increased cooling needs pushes generation higher than previous levels, prompting authorities to monitor the grid as consumption climbs. The reports are consistent that the heatwave is the main driver of the demand increase and that generation levels reach a record high during the peak of the weather event.