Daily electricity consumption reaches 100 MU for consecutive days in Kerala for first time

Thiruvananthapuram: For the first time in the history of Kerala, the electricity consumption crossed 100 million units for consecutive days due to the soaring temperature. 

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Kerala used 10.035 crore units of electricity on Monday. 10.030 crore units were used on April 13. A total of 92.88 million units were counted on April 29 of the prior year as the previous record. Demand for electricity has risen to 4903 MW. 

At the same time, the water level in the dams of major hydropower projects is decreasing by one percent every day. The Idukki dam had 36 percent water, however, it has lowered to 35 percent today.

In Palakkad, the weather station recorded temperatures above 40 degrees in the last few days. High temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius were measured by 14 automated weather stations. 

The heat wave-like conditions in North India are the reason for the increase in temperature. It is also a result of fewer summer drops of rain. The inland regions are more likely to experience an increase in temperature than the coastal and hilly regions. Given the existing circumstances, it is evident that there will be no relief from the heat even if there is a brief downpour.

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during the day between 11 am and 3 pm. The authority has also asked to use water without wastage and store water during summer rains.