Residents purchase decorative items ahead of Diwali in Hyderabad
The state consumed 261.18 million units (MU) on Nov 6 this year, against 242.41 MU on Dhanteras last year (Oct 18), a rise of 18.77 MU or 7.7%, according to the daily power supply position data published by the Telangana State Load Dispatch Centre (TGSLDC). Hyderabad: Continued use of air-conditioners due to warmer conditions linked to El Niño have resulted in increased electricity consumption across Telangana ahead of Diwali this year compared with the corresponding festive period last year. Ravi Kiran Malkapuram, deputy engineer (technical) to the CMD of TGSPDCL, said the increase was not due to festive lighting alone. This year, due to El Niño, temperatures have remained higher, so people are continuing to use air-conditioners.
Festive lighting also contributes to consumption,” he told TOI . Daily electricity consumption across Telangana also registered an increase on Dhanteras. More appliances are running for longer, and that is adding to the load.
“Last year, it was cold around Dhanteras.
The IMD’s Nov outlook has forecast above-normal maximum temperatures across most of Telangana, with very strong El Niño conditions expected to persist through Nov and Dec. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad