On Sunday, K Krishnankutty, the Electricity Minister of Kerala, confirmed that the state will not face load shedding despite record power consumption levels. On Saturday, consumption reached 117.15 million units, with peak demand at 6,033 megawatts. The minister stated that the Kerala State Electricity Board is seeking permission from the Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission to establish long-term agreements with power suppliers from other states to secure electricity. This move aims to prevent any potential electricity crisis, especially as summer temperatures rise, increasing the use of fans and air conditioning. The minister also noted that a shortage of LPG has led to more people using induction cookers, further driving up electricity demand. He urged residents to minimize the use of high-power appliances during peak hours from 6 PM to 11 PM. Krishnankutty indicated that power disruptions are primarily due to overloading and expressed optimism that electricity generation would improve with the onset of monsoon rains in May.