Agriculture pumpset power load increases by 25-50%, other categories by 18% amidst rain deficit in Karnataka

Outlet: The Hindu · Published 23/10/2026 13:30 UTC

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According to sources in the Energy Department, Karnataka’s average daily electricity consumption rose to 349-362 Million Units (MU) in the first two weeks of October 2026, surpassing the record of 340 MU recorded in September.

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