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Power demand records reset again in Kerala, Minister calls for judicious electricity use
Kerala reported new records for daily electricity consumption and peak demand on April 18, 2026, with 117.15 mu and 6,033 MW. The previous highs were 116.11 mu and 6,013 MW set on April 17, 2026. The headline also notes a minister's call for judicious electricity use.
Why It Matters
The sustained rise in power demand highlights stress on Kerala's electricity system and public consumption patterns amid rising energy use.
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Power demand records reset on April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026
Daily electricity consumption rose to 117.15 mu and peak demand reached 6,033 MW, resetting the all-time highs for Kerala. The article's headline notes a minister's call for judicious electricity use.
Previous all-time highs on April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
Kerala recorded the previous all-time highs in daily electricity consumption and peak demand: 116.11 mu and 6,013 MW, on Friday, April 17, 2026.