Power demand surges in AP despite dip in country

VIJAYAWADA: The state energy department, on Wednesday, said that while all India power demand declined by 14 per cent in May as compared to corresponding period last year, Andhra Pradesh’s consumption has surged by eight per cent in spite of the restrictions due to Covid-19. The department has also decided to recognise the service of power utilities’ employees, who have been in the forefront to offer uninterrupted power supply since last year, on Independence Day this year.