People switching off lights for nine minutes this coming Sunday night should keep fridges and other home appliances running to ensure the health of the power grid, officials said.
KPCL officials said the prime minister’s advice to switch off lights and light lamps or candles to show solidarity with frontline healthcare workers should be followed literally.
“The average load during the evening in Karnataka is 7,000 to 8,000 MW. Turning off the lights will lead to a drop of about 800 MW, which is manageable if other utilities and street lights continue to draw power. Turning off everything may lead to complications,” an official explained.
