grid system – On Friday (May 22, 2026), the power ministry said power demand has broken all previous records, with peak demand rising to about 271 GW on Thursday (May 21, 2026). The government has highlighted that such record demands are being met, presenting it as a testament to the strength of India’s power system.

Still, reports of power cuts keep coming from many parts of the country. Emphasizing on preparedness, the ministry also urged consumers to use electricity judiciously.

According to Grid-India, the maximum power shortage in India on Friday (May 22, 2026) was about 1. 7 GW.

This would have led to load shedding and blackouts in some areas.