Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Urges Conservation to Prepare for Super El Niño
Andhra Pradesh is preparing for very hot weather that could come with Super El Niño.
Hotter conditions may mean people use more electricity and water.
They could also make farming and industry less productive.
State officials are asking people and organizations to save energy and water.
The government says departments are working together to prepare.
Andhra Pradesh also wants to build more clean-energy capacity and attract green investments.
Officials said energy-efficient appliances can help consumers use less electricity.
They suggested setting air conditioners to 24°C and raising the setting by 1°C to reduce use.
Andhra Pradesh called for collective energy and water conservation to prepare for possible Super El Niño impacts.
Officials warned extreme heat could raise electricity demand and affect agriculture, industry, and the economy.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated coordinated departmental preparations and support measures.
The state aims for 100 GW of clean energy capacity and around ₹10 lakh crore in green investments.
Officials cited national efficiency savings above 321 billion electricity units annually and more than 320 million tonnes of avoided carbon dioxide emissions.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, state energy officials, and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
- What
- Officials called for collective energy and water conservation and described preparations for possible Super El Niño conditions.
- When
- In the coming months; the article does not specify a year.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To limit potential effects of extreme heat and El Niño on electricity and water demand, agriculture, industry, and the economy.
- Clean-energy capacity target
- 100 GW
- Green investment ambition
- Around ₹10 lakh crore
- National annual electricity savings cited
- More than 321 billion units
- National monetary savings cited
- More than ₹2 lakh crore
- Carbon dioxide reduction cited
- More than 320 million tonnes
- India's past peak power demand cited
- Around 270 GW during intense heat
- Andhra Pradesh electricity demand cited
- Approximately 294 million units on September 9
- Air-conditioner guidance
- Maintain a default setting of 24°C; raising the setting by 1°C can help reduce electricity consumption.