India, Nov. 20 -- New study reveals that heatwaves in India have driven 9 per cent surge in power demand in 2024.

It warns of 'heat-power trap' that threatens India's climate progress and public health.

Immediate reforms in power planning and heat preparedness needed to break this cycle.

Heatwaves pushed up India's electricity demand by nearly 9 per cent during the peak summer months of 2024, forcing the country to rely heavily on fossil fuels and sending emissions soaring, according to a new analysis that warned of a dangerous, self-reinforcing "heat-power trap."

The study Breaking the Cycle by Climate Trends and Climate Compatible Futures established that rising temperatures, intensifying heatwaves, soaring electricity demand and hi...