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Karnataka prepares for 21,000 MW summer demand

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 23 October 2026, 19:24 UTC ·12 sec listen

Karnataka is preparing for electricity demand to reach 21,000 megawatts next summer, above the 18,650 megawatts recorded during summer 2025. Demand later climbed to 20,000 megawatts in September 2026, underscoring pressure on the state’s power supply.

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