India faces rising blackout risk as heatwave pushes power demand to the brink

Millions could lose power as temperatures keep climbing

As India’s heatwave deepens beyond June, power grids are taking a hit from soaring electricity demand and tightening supply. Higher temperatures strain networks even as energy deficits worsen amid global disruptions, raising the likelihood of rolling blackouts. Millions may be forced to cope with outages while facing relentless heat and an already stressed power system.