Kerala Faces Power Crunch, Residents Asked to Save Electricity
What Happened
Kerala is facing a power shortage due to high electricity demand, weak monsoon rains and reduced power generation. KSEB has asked consumers to voluntarily cut electricity use until September 30, after the state recorded a record daily consumption of 94.76 million units.
Key Takeaways
The state government expects the situation to improve by September 15, while KSEB says additional power supply coming in October should help ease the crisis. Consumers have been urged to limit AC usage and conserve power to avoid stricter restrictions.