As per the state load dispatch centre (SLDC), peak demand in the state on Monday was at 28,652 MW. This is lower compared to the 38,021 MW peak demand on Oct 10.
Pune: Peak demand for electricity in the state has come down after easing temperatures and isolated rain over the past few days, MSEDCL officials have said.
Peak demand was around 32,000 MW between Oct 14 and Oct 20. It trailed down to 28,356 MW as of Oct 20, as per SLDC data. Because of lack of moisture in soil, “Watering requires more time than usual. Therefore, motor pump operating hours set on river and wells run more than usual. Because there is no water in wells, dams and canals and this has resulted in less consumption of electricity, however, at certain places farmers are unable to operate these pumps for long time.
Places getting rain saw reduced farmer reliance on agricultural pumps,” Bharat Pawar, MSEDCL spokesperson, said. Ultimately it has reflected in the overall consumption of the state,” Nitin Ujade, a farmer in Alkola, said. it has been pleasant in Mumbai at least this week,” Monika Advani, a finance professional in Mumbai, said While each part of the state has its own localised weather.
“Electricity demand is fluctuating as per vagaries of the weather. There has been rainfall in some parts of the state while temperature has dropped in some. Also the increased day temperature is equally contributing to the condition. Hence the electricity demand is high. “Weather has significantly improved over past two to three days.
Their water requirements vary according to crop type, soil conditions, rainfall and the stage of cultivation. Maharashtra ’s irrigation requirements for major kharif crops have largely concluded with the monsoon cropping season nearing its end, shifting the focus of allocation towards drinking water, livestock and the upcoming rabi season. The state’s major kharif crops include soybean, cotton, tur, maize, paddy and other pulses. some standing crops may still require moisture, particularly in areas affected by deficient rainfall While the main monsoon-dependent growing period for these crops is drawing to a close.