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Beating the Heat: India’s data centre dream and the 50°C reality in its path
India's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling needs, leading to higher electricity and water consumption. This poses a challenge to India's trillion-dollar digital ambit…
Delhi clocks highest power demand of 2026 as summer heat intensifies; peak load may cross 9,000 MW - The Tribune
Delhi's peak power demand touched 8,039 MW at 3:35 PM on Wednesday, the highest recorded so far in 2026, amid rising temperatures and an early onset of summer, according to State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) data.