Electricity consumption increased due to extreme heat
Due to scorching heat in the country and delay in monsoon, electricity consumption in June increased by 11.62 percent to 166.46 billion units. Due to delay in monsoon and heat, electricity consumption has increased due to increased use of cooling appliances like air conditioners. This information was received from official data. The total electricity consumption in the country was 149.13 billion units in June last year.
Last month, the maximum demand for electricity also increased to 264.76 GW (one gigawatt equals 1,000 MW), which was 242.77 GW in June 2025. The south-west monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, 2026. Generally, monsoon reaches Kerala around June 1st. This marks the beginning of the south-west monsoon (June-September).
what do experts say
Experts say that due to the slow pace of monsoon in June, heat wave conditions occurred. This increased the use of cooling equipment like air conditioners and desert coolers. Due to this the demand and consumption of electricity has increased. He believes that power demand will remain stable in July, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a slight decrease in rainfall. The maximum demand for electricity had increased to an all-time high of 270.82 GW in May 2026, while it was 230.99 GW in the same month in 2025.
Demand at record level for four days in May
The maximum demand for electricity remained at a record level for four consecutive days in May this year. On May 18 it was 257.37 GW, on May 19 it was 260.45 GW, on May 20 it was 265.44 GW and on May 21 it was 270.82 GW. According to the Power Ministry, the maximum demand for electricity this summer is expected to reach 270 GW. The maximum demand for electricity last summer was 242.77 GW in June. However, it was less than the government’s estimate of 277 gigawatts. According to experts and the weather department, monsoon will reach the entire country in the coming few days. After which there may be scope for reduction in electricity consumption.
