10 September, 2025 | 5:28 AM
TG hits record power demand during Kharif
10-09-2025 12:00:00 AM
- TGSPDCL peak demand rises to 10,450 MW
- Statewide demand hits 15,906 MW
- Power use in Southern districts up 50%; Nalgonda +148%
- CMD directs uninterrupted supply, transformer readiness
- 26,000 new transformers sanctioned
Telangana has witnessed a significant rise in electricity demand this Kharif season, fueled by increased agricultural and industrial activity. In the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) region, peak demand surged to 10,450 megawatts on September 8, 2025, up from 9,910 MW during the same period last year. Statewide, peak demand touched 15,906 MW, compared to 15,570 MW last year, with total consumption crossing 203 million units.
The rise in power use is largely attributed to abundant rainfall, which has boosted Kharif cultivation across the state. Southern Discom districts have seen dramatic increases in electricity consumption. Combined Nalgonda district, for example, recorded a jump from 13.6 million units on September 1 last year to 33.82 million units this year, marking a 148% increase. Overall, power consumption in the Southern Discom region has climbed by more than 50% compared to last year, highlighting the impact of expanded irrigation and increased agricultural activity.
In response, CMD Musharraf Faruqui, IAS, held a video conference with Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers, emphasizing the need for vigilance to ensure uninterrupted power supply. He directed officials to maintain sufficient distribution transformers in rolling stock for immediate replacement of any faulty units and to conduct regular field inspections of equipment stores and transformer repair centers.
To address the rising demand, approximately 26,000 additional distribution transformers have been sanctioned this year, raising the total in rural districts to 4.92 lakh. The meeting also included company directors Dr. Narasimhulu, Sivaji, and Krishna Reddy, who participated in reviewing strategies to manage the growing load and maintain reliable power supply across the region.
