Keralam may face evening power cuts as KSEB warns
Keralam might face evening power cuts soon, thanks to above-normal temperatures and weak monsoon rains.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) says electricity demand has jumped way above normal, with places like Kottayam recording 35 degrees Celsius, 4.4 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of year.
Keralam peak demand up 500-800 MW
With above-normal temperatures, energy use has soared. KSEB reports peak-hour demand is up by 500 to 800 megawatts compared with previous years.
A nationwide power shortage and less supply from central stations mean there's just not enough electricity to go around.
If things don't improve, partial power cuts between 6pm and midnight could be on the cards, but partial power restrictions may become necessary in the state between 6pm and midnight.