Electricity demand peaks this September, unscheduled power cuts return to Tamil Nadu

The power demand remained steady in the past few months, at 20,500 MW, as against 16,000 MW-17,000 MW during this time last year. With the shortage of over 3,000 MW, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has had to purchase 2,000 MW to tide over the crisis

Source: The Hindu September 13, 2026 16:19 UTC