Weather changes and rain reduced power demand across the country, consumption has decreased in June

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Like May in the country, in the month of June, there was a lot of ups and downs in the weather. Its effect was seen on electricity consumption. Electricity consumption in the country has seen a decline of 1.5 percent this time compared to a year ago in June. Due to the change in weather and early monsoon, the demand for electricity fell to 150.04 billion units (Billion Units, Bu) due to low use of cooling equipment.

According to official data, 152.37 BU was recorded in power consumption in the month of June last year. Regarding the decline in electricity demand, experts believe that the early monsoon has affected the power consumption as well as the demand in June.

Demand for electricity has reduced

The highest power demand in June (peak power demand was met in June) also came down to 242.49 GW last month, which was around 244.52 GW in June 2024. Peak power demand was around 231 GW. In May last year, the demand for electricity touched the highest level of all -time all -time all -time.

Whereas before this, the last all -time highest level power demand was 243.27 GW which was recorded in September 2023. According to government estimates, the highest demand for electricity in the summer of 2025 this year is expected to touch 277 GW.

Monsoon came to the country before time

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), this time the monsoon reached the coast of Kerala on May 24, about 8 days before the scheduled time. Similarly, in many states including Delhi, the monsoon hit prematurely.

On this, experts say that during June, heavy rains across the country, especially, reduced the demand for things like Desert Coolers and Air Conditioner, which reduced power consumption. According to the Meteorological Department, higher temperatures were expected in India from April to June, but the rain made the atmosphere relatively cooled, reducing the warmth.

In comparison to last year, Heatweb had come long ago in this year. In 2024 last year, the first wave of summer was seen in Odisha in the country in Odisha, but in the beginning of 27-28 February this year, the effect of heat was seen in some parts of Konkan and coastal Karnataka.