Palakkad: Denying reports of unannounced load shedding in the state, Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday stated that the intermittent power disruptions reported across various parts of Kerala are due to overloading.
Minister Clarifies Power Disruptions
Speaking to the media, Krishnankutty said the campaign about unannounced load shedding was incorrect. "When power consumption rises, supply interruptions occur in many places due to overload. The issue will be resolved within two days," he assured.
Call for Power Conservation
Urging the public to exercise restraint in power usage, he emphasized that the current situation could be managed through conservation. "This is a problem that can be addressed if households limit their usage even by a small margin. The use of appliances such as water heaters and washing machines should be minimized, especially during evening hours," he advised.
The state's power consumption has risen to 6,195 MW, necessitating power purchase at higher rates. The government is taking steps to avoid such a situation. "This is not a crisis limited to Kerala; it is being faced across India. The situation can be overcome if people follow power conservation measures," he added.
With rising temperatures and increased demand, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has been managing the grid carefully. Officials are monitoring consumption patterns and working to stabilize supply. The minister's remarks come amid complaints from residents in several districts about frequent power cuts, especially during peak hours.
Krishnankutty reiterated that there is no planned load shedding and appealed for cooperation from the public. He also mentioned that steps are being taken to augment power supply through purchases from other states and central generating stations.
