As temperatures climb across India, households are facing an unexpected financial burden in the form of a higher electricity bill. From metropolitan cities to smaller towns, consumers are reporting sharp increases in their monthly electricity bill as air conditioners, coolers, fans, refrigerators, and water pumps work harder to combat extreme heat. The ongoing heatwave has pushed power consumption to record levels, creating concerns for families already dealing with rising living costs. Electricity Bill and the Heatwave Connection The relationship between a rising electricity bill and a prolonged heatwave is straightforward.…