Lower electricity generation due to drought, higher demand has led to power shortage: K'taka CM
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka is facing a shortage of power as electricity generation has come down due to drought, while the demand has shot up, and the government is trying to address the situation by purchasing power from both inside and outside the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday.
He said that an order has been issued asking those generating power in the state to supply it to the government.
"Electricity generation has reduced, while the demand has increased. It is because of deficit rainfall and due increase in demand like it happens during summer. The consumption demand now is 15,000-16,000 MW, compared to 9,000 to 10,000 MW during the corresponding period last year, so this has led to some issue," Siddaramaiah said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said he has called a meeting with energy department officials to discuss purchasing power from outside.
"We have also issued an order recently that those generating power in the state should supply it to the government. We will purchase power and try to address the issue," he added.
Alleging that BJP's criticism of his government on the issue was political in nature, the chief minister in response to a question said he doesn't want to respond to them.
"Are they aware of the ground reality? There is drought, no rain, this has led to the problem, but we are still supplying electricity. However, we are unable to provide three phase power for seven hours as said," he added.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
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