Kerala: Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday assured that there will be no power cuts or load shedding in the state, despite a recent rise in electricity consumption.

Addressing a press conference, the minister said the government had taken adequate measures to meet a peak demand of up to 600 megawatts. He added that arrangements are already in place to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Krishnankutty said short-term contracts have been signed for the procurement of an additional 300 MW of power, while long-term agreements are in place to purchase 700 MW of electricity. If necessary, depending on weather conditions or technical issues, power may also be procured from the open market.

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He noted that electricity consumption has increased significantly in recent days, partly due to households shifting to induction cooktops amid a shortage of LPG cylinders.

The minister urged consumers to regulate their electricity usage wherever possible to help maintain stability in supply. He also said a high-level meeting will be convened soon to review the rising demand and discuss further measures to address it.

(PTI)