The Ministry of Power, in its estimates, had projected the country's power demand to touch 220 Gw during the months of April-June. With a cooler April due to unseasonal rains, the peak shifted to May. As temperatures soar across the country, it is expected that the peak demand is likely to cross the 220-Gw mark as well, unless the monsoon sets in early, or pre-monsoon showers give a respite.
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