Heat wave: States on alert; Grid braces for record peak power demand

While a few states have heat action plans, experts warn they are not enough

On Tuesday, temperatures across the country crossed the 40-degree threshold and with it, electricity demand touched a new high of 216 Gw. With rampant heat waves across the country, the ground level management of states is stretched with many not having any heat action plan (HAP) or an under prepared one.

Both central and state agencies are gearing up to tackle the variety of impacts the heat wave will bring, from meeting high electricity demand to streamlining crop and agri produce supply chain, providing for civic needs and building weather resilient infrastructure.

Charged up electricity demand

The peak power demand