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Kerala imposes power curbs from 6 pm to midnight as crisis deepens
✍️ Kerala Kaumudi
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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The state government announced load‑shedding from 6 pm to 12 am today as the electricity crisis worsens, according to Kerala Kaumudi.
Kerala's electricity department has ordered scheduled power restrictions for this evening, limiting supply between 6 pm and midnight. The move comes as the state grapples with an escalating energy shortfall, prompting officials to curb consumption during peak hours.
The announcement, reported by Kerala Kaumudi, indicates that the curtailment will affect residential and commercial consumers across the state. Authorities have urged the public to conserve electricity and avoid non‑essential usage during the restricted window.
No specific outage zones were detailed, but the directive applies statewide. The department will monitor the grid and may adjust the schedule if conditions improve or deteriorate further.
Stakeholders, including industrial units and local bodies, have been asked to cooperate with the load‑shedding plan to prevent a broader blackout. The government is reportedly exploring additional measures to stabilize supply, though concrete steps were not disclosed.
Residents are advised to plan essential activities outside the 6 pm‑midnight window and to stay informed through official channels for any updates.
The announcement, reported by Kerala Kaumudi, indicates that the curtailment will affect residential and commercial consumers across the state. Authorities have urged the public to conserve electricity and avoid non‑essential usage during the restricted window.
No specific outage zones were detailed, but the directive applies statewide. The department will monitor the grid and may adjust the schedule if conditions improve or deteriorate further.
Stakeholders, including industrial units and local bodies, have been asked to cooperate with the load‑shedding plan to prevent a broader blackout. The government is reportedly exploring additional measures to stabilize supply, though concrete steps were not disclosed.
Residents are advised to plan essential activities outside the 6 pm‑midnight window and to stay informed through official channels for any updates.