Engineers in India have warned of the possibility of prolonged power outages in the north, where a heatwave has brought misery for millions of people.
Demand for electricity has soared due to fans, air coolers and air conditioners being run constantly, placing a strain on the grid in Delhi and elsewhere in the north. Manufacturers of air conditioners and air coolers report sales rising by 40-50% compared with last summer.
Power consumption in the northern state of Punjab has increased by 43% so far this month compared with the same period last year.
The All India Power Engineers Federation has written to the state government saying the situation is becoming more “serious by the day” and that a grid outage in Punjab could have a domino effect on the rest of the country. “If the situation continues, there are fair chances of a grid disturbance,” the federation said.
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India has to look for a sustainable power solution to avoid these blackouts, especially during these heatwaves
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It's crucial to address this issue urgently.
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@ann_nyambura_542 I agree... India must treat this issue with utmost urgency and find a sustainable solution for it...
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This situation poses serious risks to public health and safety, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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@princess_nel_268 I know... that is why they should look for an alternative solution ASAP
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This could pose a danger to the vulnerable especially. The strain put on the body as it tries to cool itself also stresses the heart and kidneys. As a result, heat extremes can worsen health risks from chronic conditions (cardiovascular, mental, respiratory and diabetes related conditions) and cause acute kidney injury.
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@boniface_kuria I agree...the heatwave in India is a serious health risk, that is why the government needs to find a solution ASAP
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The soaring electricity demand in India's north due to the heatwave poses a critical threat of prolonged blackouts. Managing this strain on the grid is essential to prevent widespread disruption to daily life, essential services, and potential economic impacts across the region.
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@munene_mugambi well said lack of sufficient electrical power amid a heatwave is dangerous for the people and the country at large
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This is so concerning. The authority should invest in renewable energy to curb these blackouts.
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@walter_lungayi exactly, renewable energy can save them big
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@walter_lungayi Correct, emergency power could be increasingly provided by renewable sources
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@walter_lungayi Definitely. Investing in renewable energy is crucial to mitigate blackouts caused by high electricity demand during heatwaves in India and in the whole world.
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@walter_lungayi I know right... renewable energy is the only silver bullet they need to save them from this crisis
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@annett_michuki it is the only sustainable solution to this problem
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@grace_njeri_804 not only emergency power but the only source of power in India... renewable energy is dependable and efficient
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@munene_mugambi Renewable energy is the way to go for India and the whole world
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This is really concerning. The intense heatwave is already tough to deal with, and the possibility of prolonged power outages makes it even harder.
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@ruth_murugi The intense heatwave is already challenging, and prolonged power outages will only worsen the situation, making it even more difficult to cope. Need immediate attention
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@ruth_murugi The issue of power outage will intensify the magnitude of the harm caused to the people healthwise and economically
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@munene_mugambi it is time for India to start investing heavily on renewable energy as it is dependable
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This is a big concern that calls for all to unite against climate change anomalies in India and around the globe.
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@joseph_githinji I agree... this shows how bad these climate change anomalies can alter the lives of the people for the worse
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This is worrying, its high time people come together and fight together and bring the change they wonna see for a better future
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@elizbeth_gathigia if we don't do anything to reduce the earth warming we will definitely have no future
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This is life threatening. Its about time that people came together to deal with the issue of climate change before the effects are permanent.
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@rosebellendiritu sure, some of these situations should not be ignored
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@rosebellendiritu Climate change is one of the major challenges of our time,its about time to fix the menaces.
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@rosebellendiritu i agree with you 100% action needs to be taken now
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@annett_michuki I agree.. if we ignore them now they will grow into a monster that will finish us all
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@rashid_kamau before it is too late because as it is now we definitely do not have time
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I believe by now people are seeing how serious the issue of climate change is.we need to act as fast as possible before the issue escalates.
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@jane_wangui the earlier we act the better
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@jane_wangui Delayed efforts to mitigate emissions will have negative, potentially irreversible and consequences for our planet.
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@jane_wangui I agree necessary measures are highly needed.
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@jane_wangui Climate change is impacting all of us in a myriad of ways,urgent climate action is of prime importance.
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@jane_wangui I agree... prevention is better than cure