The State Electric Company (STELCO) has requested its customers to economize usage of electricty.
The utility provider urged efficiency in power usage amid the ongoing hot season in the Maldives, which often drives up electricity consumption throughout the country.
Meanwhile, Maldives Meteorological Center (MET) has announced that Greater Male’ area will experience heat up to 39 degrees Celsius while Kadhdhoo and Hanimaadhoo will experience up to 40 degrees Celsius.
The weather authority further said that slower wind speeds coupled with higher humidity has driven up the temperatures.
STELCO Managing Director Ahmed Shareef, via Twitter, has advised consumers to take caution in using electricity. He had urged consumers to use electricity out of necessity and to refrain from overconsumption.
The utility provider has also urged not to decrease temperatures in air-conditioners below 25 degrees Celsius. STELCO further urged buying inverters which help reduce electricity wastage and excess heat.