India faces record power demand as heat wave intensifies

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

Temperatures have soared to 47C (117F) in northern India this week, driving electricity usage to unprecedented levels.
The government warns that below-normal rainfall is expected during the June-September monsoon, threatening agricultural output and compounding inflation risks amid already high energy costs.
These developments add pressure on policymakers to manage economic stability as extreme weather and energy challenges converge, raising concerns over food prices and broader inflation in the coming months.

Is India's economy heading for a 'perfect storm' of inflation from extreme weather and war?

With a weak monsoon looming, can India's food reserves prevent a full-blown price crisis?

As heatwaves shatter records, can India power its cities without burning more coal?

Will government action be enough to shield farmers from drought and soaring fertilizer costs?

Are India's climate policies addressing the urgent survival needs of its most vulnerable citizens?