As temperature soar, Telangana Power Minister wants advanced plans to avoid interruptions
Rising temperatures in Telangana have increased electricity demand, prompting Power Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to direct utilities to prepare in advance to prevent power interruptions. The minister emphasized uninterrupted supply to critical services like hospitals and drinking water schemes during a review meeting. The state recently recorded 46℃ for three consecutive days, heightening concerns over power stability.
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The soaring temperatures have shot up demand for electricity in Telangana. As the mercury levels are expected to rise further in the coming days, Deputy Chief Minister and Power Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed power utilities to prepare advanced plans and ensure there are no interruptions in the power supply to hospitals, drinking water supply schemes and other essential services. The State recorded the highest temperature of 46℃ on three consecutive days from Monday (April 27, 2026).In view of the increasing demand for electricity, the Power Minister conducted a review meeting with senior officials of the Energy Department at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 30, 2026) where directions were issued to avoid interruptions.
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