Keralam faces 15-30 minutes power cuts, VD Satheesan promises fix

India Sep 17, 2026

Keralam has been hit by frequent power cuts since early September, leaving homes, hospitals, and old-age homes in the dark for 15 to 30 minutes at a time.

The Keralam State Electricity Board (KSEB) says the shortage is serious, and Chief Minister VD Satheesan has promised to fix things within a week by buying extra power.

Hydropower hit as demand jumps 15%

Thanks to El Nino, rainfall dropped by 27%, so hydropower took a big hit just as electricity demand jumped 15% over last year.

Meanwhile, politicians are busy blaming each other for scrapped power deals instead of working together on solutions.