The New Indian Express ·
El Niño heat pushes power demand in Andhra Pradesh beyond 275 MU
VIJAYAWADA: With rising temperatures driven by the El Niño phenomenon causing statewide power consumption to surge past 275 million units (MU) per day, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has directed officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply across AP by maintaining plant readiness and securing adequate coal stocks.
Reviewing current demand, thermal and hydel generation capacity, and plant performance at a Secretariat meeting on Thursday, the Minister instructed power utilities to implement proactive operational plans.
Highlighting that average daily consumption had jumped from 218 MU to over 275 MU due to increased cooling and operational needs in the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors, Ravi Kumar warned that it could escalate further if severe El Niño conditions persist.