Amid criticism over power cuts, CM says Keralam govt expects to ease electricity crisis by mid-September
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the state government expects to resolve ongoing unscheduled power cuts by mid-September. The crisis is attributed to a weak monsoon affecting hydel power generation and coal shortages, alongside political disputes over past power purchase agreements.
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Amid widespread public criticism over unscheduled power cuts across the State, Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has said the government expects to ease the power crisis by mid-September through various steps.
Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, he said instructions will be issued to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to streamline power cut announcements.
Mr. Satheesan said that due to a weak monsoon, the water level in the State’s hydel power dams was low, leading to reduction in power generation. Due to the shortage of coal for electricity generation in thermal power plants, there is also less power available for purchase from north-Indian States. The demand in the peak hours has gone up by 800-900 MW compared to the same period last year, he said.
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