Lucknow, June 28 -- Despite severe heat, rising electricity demand and natural challenges, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is ensuring uninterrupted power supply across the state.

According to UPPCL, Uttar Pradesh has remained the top state in the country in meeting power demand since June 19, surpassing Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh.

The state supplied 31,949 MW on June 27, 31,839 MW on June 26 and 31,852 MW on June 25. On June 24, it recorded its highest-ever peak supply of 32,673 MW at 9:51 pm. Earlier, it supplied 32,405 MW at 10:26 pm on June 23. Power supply stood at 32,348 MW on June 21, 31,841 MW on June 22, 31,549 MW on June 20 and 30,968 MW on June 19.

UPPCL said unin...