Keralam power crisis: CM V.D. Satheesan announces emergency measures

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Keralam is facing an unprecedented power crisis, prompting Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the UDF government to announce emergency measures on September 16, 2026. Weak monsoons, lowered reservoir levels, and a 925-megawatt surge in evening demand caused a massive shortfall, forcing KSEB to rely on imports for 70 percent of consumption. The crisis affects consumers across Keralam, drawing heavy criticism toward KSEB for unannounced night outages and sparking political disputes over past power contracts. The state is contacting eight states for emergency power, implementing the SARAL mechanism, and planning a revised long-term energy policy. #kerala #electricitycrisis #vdsatheesan Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed

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