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KErala has registered sequentially years of register electrical energy usance and peak demand amid sweltering weather conditions, said the state’s power minister on Sunday, as the state-run electricity board plans measures to procure power and avoid load-shedding.On Saturday, the daily power consumption stood at 117.15 million units while the peak demand was 6033 megawatts, the highest figures in the state’s history. A day earlier, the daily consumption and peak demand had recorded all-time high of 116.1 million units and 6013 megawatts respectively.The figures gain relevance in the backdrop of continuing heat wave conditions in Kerala and a deficiency in seasonal rainfall.As per figures of the India Meteorological Department, the state has recorded 59 mm rainfall against a normal of 95.6 mm between March 1 and April 19, a deficiency of 38%. 10 of the 14 districts of the state have recorded deficient rainfall so far in the period. The heat wave conditions are expected to continue until the first week of May.The peak power consumption in the state comes as the state’s residents resort to using coolers and air-conditioners especially in the late evening and night hours.State’s electricity minister K Krishnankutty told reporters on Sunday that the state is facing an additional daily power demand of around 50 megawatts due to the increased consumption.While he said that load-shedding and enforcing power cuts appear imminent, the minister clarified that the government and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) are undertaking emergency measures to buy power from suppliers in other states and avoid such a situation.“The KSEB has asked for permission from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) to enter long-term agreements with suppliers from other states. We are expecting that permission will be granted by April 22. We have made adequate arrangements to avoid load-shedding,” Krishnankutty said.With cooking gas supply disrupted in several places due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, people resorting to use induction stoves has also led to a spike in electricity consumption, he added.The minister urged the general public to minimise use of high-voltage appliances and lights between 6 pm and 11 pm in order to control power consumption.

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