Published On:Sunday, June 29, 2014
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Power situation in state likely to worsen
Thiruvananthapuram: The state's power scenario will worsen if the monsoon does not gain momentum.
If the power lines to bring power from outside the state are not ready by next month, the power situation is likely to further deteriorate.
In June, there was 20 per cent deficient rainfall so far and the dams including Idukki, Sabari and Idamalayar have only have only half the level of water stored in the same period last year.
Apart from Vaikom and some nearby places, there were no rains on Saturday. If the low pressure build-up in Lakshwadeep strengthens, the rainfall is likely to gain momentum in two days.
The Idukki reservoir is 18 per cent full, down from 35 per cent the same day the previous year.
This is sufficient to generate 39.7 crore units of power.
The Pampa dam has only 15 per cent water, down from 39.46 per cent the same day the previous year.
Apart from the depleting water flow to the dams, the hot climate is also triggering more electricity consumption.
The state consumed 6.328 crore units of power on Friday.
