Telangana’s power demand reached an all-time high of 20,003 MW at 10.29 am on October 15, as rising consumption from agriculture, households, commercial establishments, information technology and industrial activity placed additional pressure on the state’s electricity network.
The latest peak was 1,455 MW higher than the previous financial-year high of 18,548 MW. On the same day, Telangana’s electricity consumption reached 334.54 million units (MU), according to details reported by Deccan Chronicle.
Between October 1 and 15, the state recorded an average peak demand of 19,289 MW, while average daily electricity consumption stood at 321.34 MU. Power utilities are monitoring the distribution network and taking measures to manage supply as electricity requirements rise across different consumer categories.
The Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) also recorded a peak demand of 12,532 MW on October 16, with daily electricity consumption reaching 228.14 MU. That was 5.80 MU higher than the previous year’s peak daily consumption of 222.34 MU. The utility had earlier recorded the same peak demand of 12,532 MW at 12.16 pm on September 30.
Compared with the previous financial year’s peak demand of 11,318 MW, the current TGSPDCL figure represents a substantial increase in electricity requirements within its jurisdiction. The distribution company said it was continuously monitoring its network and taking measures to prevent interruptions and maintain reliable supply.
Electricity demand within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits reached 4,220 MW at 6.19 pm on October 15. The city’s daily electricity consumption had reached 88.22 MU on October 9. Hyderabad’s previous peak demand during October of the preceding year was 3,552 MW.
The increase in Hyderabad has been attributed to higher domestic consumption, commercial activity, demand from IT establishments and industrial users, and greater use of cooling appliances amid high temperatures and humid conditions. The city’s evening peak also reflects the combined load from residential and commercial activity.
TGSPDCL chairman and managing director Jitesh V. Patil said the power supply system was being managed to meet the requirements of the agricultural, domestic, commercial, IT and industrial sectors. He said greater dependence on borewells and increased use of agricultural pump sets, particularly amid declining groundwater levels, were adding to electricity demand.
Patil said measures were being taken to meet the growing requirement through power procurement and enhancement of generation capacity. He appealed to consumers to use electricity judiciously, switch off appliances when they are not in use and adopt energy-efficient practices. He also urged residents to conserve water in view of declining groundwater levels, in line with directions from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
The department is also using the Polam Bata programme to monitor agricultural electricity supply directly in rural areas. Over the past week, officials have been visiting villages and fields to identify issues involving power supply, groundwater levels, borewell availability, agricultural pumps, service wires and distribution transformers.
Field teams have been instructed to coordinate with local staff and address potential interruptions, particularly during critical irrigation periods. Officials are also being asked to remain accessible to farmers and give special attention to complaints related to agricultural power supply. The programme’s stated objective is to resolve field-level problems directly rather than limiting grievance redressal to department offices.
