Why Are Power Cuts Increasing in India? ft. Pragati | Jist

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India is facing record-breaking power demand, but millions still suffer from power cuts during extreme heatwaves. In May 2026, India’s peak electricity demand hit 270.82 GW, even as states like Uttar Pradesh faced outages in deadly 48°C heat. So why is a country that is the world’s third-largest electricity producer still facing an electricity crisis? Is it a power shortage, grid failure, or a deeper distribution problem? Watch this video to understand the real reason behind India’s power cuts, electricity crisis, heatwave demand, and failing power infrastructure. #ElectricityCrisis #PowerCut #IndiaPowerCrisis #Heatwave #energycrisis2026

Tags: Electricity Crisis, Power Cut, India Power Crisis, Heatwave, Power Shortage, Blackout, Power Outage, Energy Crisis, India Heatwave, Power Grid, India News

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