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Kerala CM Promises Power Crisis Relief by Mid-September
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:41 PM
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Chief Minister Satheesan said the state will ease power cuts by mid‑September and will issue directives to the Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline announcements.
Chief Minister Satheesan addressed the public on Tuesday, assuring that the state government will bring the electricity crisis under control by mid‑September.
He announced that instructions will be issued to the Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline the process of announcing power cuts, aiming to reduce uncertainty for consumers.
The move comes amid growing criticism over frequent and unpredictable power outages that have affected households and businesses across the state.
The CM added that the government is working closely with the board and power utilities to improve supply reliability and to implement measures that will minimise future disruptions.
"We are committed to restoring reliable power to all residents," Satheesan said, adding that the government will monitor the situation closely.
He announced that instructions will be issued to the Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline the process of announcing power cuts, aiming to reduce uncertainty for consumers.
The move comes amid growing criticism over frequent and unpredictable power outages that have affected households and businesses across the state.
The CM added that the government is working closely with the board and power utilities to improve supply reliability and to implement measures that will minimise future disruptions.
"We are committed to restoring reliable power to all residents," Satheesan said, adding that the government will monitor the situation closely.