Kerala braces for power cuts as peak summer approaches

Kerala is confronting a potential power cut crisis as the state moves toward the peak summer months. State electricity officials have highlighted the risk of supply shortfalls once temperatures rise, which typically drives higher demand for cooling and other electricity‑intensive needs.

The power department has urged households and businesses to adopt energy‑saving practices to ease pressure on the grid. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have said any load‑shedding measures will be communicated promptly to the public.

While detailed mitigation plans are being finalised, the warning underscores the challenges the state faces in balancing demand and supply during the hottest part of the year.