Kerala Hits Fresh Power-Use High as Demand Surges to 6,033 MW
Kerala Hits Fresh Power-Use High as Demand Surges to 6,033 MW
Kerala records new all-time highs in daily electricity use and peak demand on April 18, prompting calls for careful consumption as heat rises and no load shedding is reported.
Kerala set a fresh electricity record on April 18, with daily consumption reaching 117.15 million units and peak demand at 6,033 megawatts. The previous highs were 116.11 million units and 6,013 MW, recorded the day before.
As temperatures rise, officials urged residents to use power judiciously. A state minister said there would be no load shedding despite the record, underscoring the urgent need to conserve energy.
The spike highlights the strain on the grid as the season heats up, with authorities monitoring supply and planning steps to manage demand in the coming days.
