Kerala (a southern Indian state known for its tropical climate) broke its own electricity records on April 17, 2026, registering a daily consumption of 116.11 million units and a peak demand of 6,013 megawatts — both all-time highs — as an intense summer heatwave pushed residents to rely heavily on cooling appliances. The records were logged by the load dispatch centre of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). Officials who met to assess the situation described it as "manageable" for now, though the figures highlight growing strain on the state's power infrastructure during increasingly severe summers.