Chennais Energy Consumption Hits Record High Amid Sweltering Heatwave!
Chennai`s energy consumption soared to an all-time high of 97.53 million units on Wednesday as the city sweltered under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures remaining above 40 degrees Celsius.
TANGEDCO officials reported that this new peak surpassed the previous record of 97.43 million units, set on May 3. However, while the city’s peak power demand reached 4,530 MW on Wednesday, it fell short of the record 4,590 MW recorded on May 6.
As the heat wave continues, the power demand has been rising steadily, with residents relying heavily on air conditioners to cope with the oppressive heat.
On a state level, Tamil Nadu’s peak demand rose to 19,907 MW, and energy consumption exceeded 404 million units on Wednesday.
A senior TANGEDCO official indicated that although the state`s power demand and consumption are not expected to set new records, the city`s demand is likely to increase further in June as high temperatures persist.
