Agartala, Oct. 16 -- The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has warned that stage-wise automatic load shedding may become necessary in predefined areas of the state for limited periods to protect grid stability amid tightening power availability and rising electricity demand.

The corporation said on Friday that the measure may be required during evening and night peak hours to prevent a decline in grid frequency and safeguard the interconnected power system.

In an assessment, TSECL Managing Director Biswajit Basu and Director (Technical) Subir Sen said Tripura's peak electricity demand, including cross-border power exports, had reached approximately 540 MW. The state is currently procuring around 50-60 MW through powe...