Due to the enormous heatwave currently engulfing Israel, the Israel Electric Authority (IEA)reported a record-breaking high of electricity consumption on Sunday. The heatwave which began on Friday has seen temperatures soar in certain parts of the country to 111 Fahrenheit (44 degrees Celsius).
The highest point o consumption around the country came on Sunday at 2:33 p.m. with citizens and businesses across the country using 14,089 megawatts of energy. It should e noted that due to Covid-19 and the end of summer vacation more people are home now than in previous years or even previous days.
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