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Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Even before the peak summer season has fully set in, Tamil Nadu has witnessed a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with the state’s peak power demand crossing the 20,000-megawatt (MW) mark for the first time this year.The surge has been attributed to rising temperatures and increasing humidity across the state.According to official data, Tamil Nadu recorded a peak power demand of 20,211 MW on Friday, marking the highest level so far in 2026. The figure is only about…