Despite ongoing rainfall in Uttarakhand, the state’s power generation has increased significantly, bringing relief to the electricity supply system. Simultaneously, a rise in temperatures over the past two days has caused a surge in electricity demand. However, the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) has confirmed that there are currently no planned or unplanned power cuts in the state.
Compared to the same period last year, the power situation this May appears to be under better control. In 2023, peak electricity demand in May had touched 6.2 crore units, with an average demand of 5.1 crore units. This year, during the first two weeks of May, the demand has remained close to 5 crore units, offering a manageable load for the power department.
Power demand is being fully met
The demand has been increasing steadily over the last three days. On May 11, the demand stood at 4.4 crore units, which rose to 4.8 crore units on May 12, and reached around 5 crore units on May 13. According to UPCL Director (Operations) M.R. Arya, the supply is sufficient to meet the demand, and there are no power cuts anywhere in the state.
Meanwhile, continuous rainfall and melting glaciers have led to increased hydropower generation. Officials from UJVNL (Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited) stated that current production has crossed 1.6 crore units and is expected to exceed 2 crore units in the coming days.
