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Daytime heat hitting 36°C, power usage to break records

PALAKKAD: As daytime temperatures soar to 36 degrees Celsius even before the peak summer period, Kerala braces for record-breaking levels of power consumption. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) faces mounting challenges as heatwaves grip the state, intensifying electricity demand. “The situation appears critical. I’ve called for a meeting with top officials to address the […]

Kerala brings back ‘Water Bell’ to hydrate students in heat

The scheme was later adopted by Karnataka and Telangana governments.