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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Monday, stating that India is expected to experience above-normal temperatures from April to June, particularly in the central, eastern and northwestern regions. This prolonged heat could lead to water shortages and power disruptions as the demand for air conditioning rises.

Additionally, many areas may experience a higher number of heatwave days than usual during this period.

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“During the summer season of 2025 (from April to June), there is a likelihood of above-normal temperatures in most parts of the country. The southwestern peninsular regions and some areas of eastern and northeastern India are expected to experience above-normal temperatures,” the weather department said in a press release. 

“There is a likelihood of heatwaves occurring more frequently than usual in most of the northern and northeastern peninsula, central India, eastern India,” it added. 

Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and the northern parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are among the regions which are expected to see above-normal heatwave days.

Experts have warned that India should brace for a 9-10 per cent increase in peak electricity demand this summer, as the country is likely to experience more heatwave days, as per news agency PTI. In 2023, India's peak electricity demand exceeded 250 gigawatts (GW) on May 30, surpassing forecasts by 6.3 per cent. A significant factor contributing to the growing electricity demand is heat stress caused by climate change.

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Coal consumption at power plants is expected to rise to meet the growing electricity demand. However, coal stockpiles at power stations have increased by 16 per cent compared to the previous year. Government projections indicate that peak power demand could reach 270 GW this year, exceeding last year's record high of 250 GW, as reported by Bloomberg.