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Andhra Pradesh Power Demand Surges Amid El Niño Heat
Andhra Pradesh is using much more electricity than it did at the same time last year.
Daily use increased from 240 million units to 290 million units.
Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said very hot weather connected to El Niño caused much of the increase.
The state’s electricity generator is producing large amounts of power.
However, people and businesses still need more electricity than usual.
The government says it will buy power from other sources if necessary.
It wants to avoid power cuts in cities and villages.
The minister said the Chief Minister checks the electricity department every week.
Other Indian states are also experiencing electricity problems.
Andhra Pradesh’s daily electricity consumption rose from 240 million units to 290 million units year-on-year.
Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar attributed the more than 20% increase to extreme heat linked to El Niño.
He said GENCO is producing electricity in record quantities, but demand remains high.
The government plans to purchase electricity from outside sources to prevent disruptions and power cuts.
Ravi Kumar said several states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, are facing electricity problems.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar and the State government.
- What
- Electricity consumption has increased by more than 20%, from 240 million units to 290 million units per day.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with similar electricity problems reported in several other Indian states.
- When
- The figures were discussed during a media interaction on Tuesday, compared with the same period last year.
- Why
- Extreme heat associated with the El Niño phenomenon has increased electricity demand.
Key facts
- Current daily consumption
- 290 million units
- Previous daily consumption
- 240 million units during the same period last year
- Reported increase
- More than 20%
- Stated cause
- Extreme heat linked to El Niño
- Government response
- Purchase electricity from outside sources if needed
- Stated objective
- Avoid power cuts in rural and urban areas
- Other affected states
- Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Sources
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