Overview
- Kerala set a new peak of 6,012 MW on Tuesday evening, with daily use reaching 112.52 million units.
- Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty urged residents to skip non‑essential lights and heavy appliances from 6 pm to 11 pm to keep power flowing.
- The state disaster agency issued a high‑temperature alert for April 15–19, forecasting up to 40°C in Palakkad and 36–39°C in several other districts.
- To cover the load on Tuesday, Kerala purchased 87.42 million units from outside the state, while local generation supplied 25.09 million units.
- A shortage of cooking gas has pushed many homes and small eateries to induction stoves, adding to electricity demand.