Israel sets all-time record of electricity consumption amid extreme heat wave


JERUSALEM, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Electricity consumption in Israel reached an all-time high on Sunday afternoon, amid the extreme heat wave hitting the country, state-owned company Noga, which manages the national electricity system, said in a statement.

According to the company, consumption reached 15,806 megawatts, breaking the previous record set in August 2023, which stood at 15,694 megawatts.

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