India·Source-based summary
Agriculture pumpset power load increases by 25-50%, othercategories by 18% amidst rain deficit in Karnataka
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.
This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 23 Oct 2026, 07:23 pm. Editorial policy.
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