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Kerala Heatwave Strains Power Grid as Demand Soars
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:48 PM
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A severe heatwave in Kerala has pushed the state’s power grid to its limits, with electricity demand rising sharply.
Kerala is experiencing an intense heatwave that has pushed the state’s power grid to its limits. Utility operators report that the surge in temperature has led to a sharp rise in electricity demand, especially during peak hours.
Grid operators are working to balance supply and demand, but the increased load has strained transmission lines and substations. Power shortages have been reported in several districts, prompting authorities to issue advisories on energy conservation.
The state’s electricity board is coordinating with the central grid to secure additional supply and is exploring temporary measures to mitigate the impact of the heatwave on consumers.
Grid operators are working to balance supply and demand, but the increased load has strained transmission lines and substations. Power shortages have been reported in several districts, prompting authorities to issue advisories on energy conservation.
The state’s electricity board is coordinating with the central grid to secure additional supply and is exploring temporary measures to mitigate the impact of the heatwave on consumers.