Disaster● ElevatedJul 23 · Jul 23, 2026, 10:15 PM
Extreme heat leads to 2nd consecutive day of record electricity usage : BC Hydro
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from vicnews.com · Canada
Extreme heat has caused BC Hydro to report a second consecutive day of record electricity usage. This highlights the strain on power grids during high temperatures.
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