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Chennithala has accused the Chief Minister, Electricity Minister, and KSEB of facilitating this 'daylight robbery' and demanded a high-level inquiry
Despite summer rains, electricity demand in Kerala remains high
Kerala faces a severe electricity crisis due to increased summer demand and insufficient advance power procurement.
Kerala faces an electricity crisis due to poor dam management, surrendering surplus power and failing to conserve water for peak demand, despite significant inflows.
Kerala expects rain until May 4 due to a cyclonic circulation, offering respite from extreme heat and a power crisis exacerbated by soaring electricity demand.
Kerala is set to impose power curbs of less than 30 minutes between 6 pm and midnight to maintain grid stability amid a sharp surge in electricity demand during extreme heat. The Chief Engineer of the State Load Despatch Centre has been authorised by a high-level meeting to implement the load
This summer, the average daily demand in Keralam is 5800 MW, 800-1000 MW higher than last summer.
Kerala will not impose load shedding despite record power consumption due to intensifying summer heat and increased use of induction cookers.
Peak-time demand also touched a record 6,012 MW during evening hours on April 14, the highest ever in the state.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is under pressure due to increased demand
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