India, May 21 -- LUCKNOW As mercury levels continue their relentless upward trajectory, Lucknow's appetite for electricity has shattered previous records, pushing the city's power infrastructure to its limits and keeping energy officials on high alert.

The state capital recorded a peak power demand of 2,137 MVA on Wednesday, marking a sharp escalation from 2,059 MVA on Tuesday, 1,959 MVA on Monday and 1,946 MVA on Sunday.

The rapid daily jump in consumption has caught the attention of officials, especially when compared to the same period last year when demand hovered around just 1,880 MVA.

With temperatures climbing steadily and air-conditioners, coolers and fans running almost non-stop, Lucknow has comfortably crossed the 2,000 MVA m...