Power consumption at record-levels in Kerala as mercury soars

: With mercury- levels in Kerala continuing to rise, power consumption touched an all-time high of 86.10 million units as of Wednesday night.

Records are being re-written every day since Monday in Kerala with the state Electricity Board recording power consumption of 86.10 million units, the highest so far.

On Monday, power consumption was recorded at 84. 21 million units against last year's 80.84 million units.

"On Tuesday, the consumption rose to another record at 85.89 million units. However, yesterday it touched 86.10 million units," a top official of the the Kerala State Electricity Board told PTI.

The official further said the board was well equipped to deal with increasing consumption, adding that the dams across the state have water to generate 1800 million units of power.

"During the peak hours, we use the power generated from the dams also. During the day, we use power we purchase from the central pool," he said.

The official said the board would not resort to