Agriculture pumpset power load increases by 25-50%, other categories by 18% amidst rain deficit in Karnataka
In Karnataka, a rain deficit has pushed electricity demand higher. Agriculture pumpsets saw a 25‑50% rise in power load, while other sectors grew 18%. The Energy Department reports average daily consumption reached 349‑362 million units in the first two weeks of October 2026, topping the 340 million‑unit record set in September. This increase reflects the state's heightened reliance on irrigation pumps during the dry spell.