Amid rising electricity demand and unusual weather patterns, at least six states have turned to short-term tenders to secure additional power for the coming months to guard against potential shortages, especially during the evening hours.

Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Keralam have sought additional supplies for November and December at prices ranging from Rs 8.99 to Rs 41.50 per unit (kWh), according to data sourced from the Ministry of Power’s DEEP ( Discovery of Efficient Electricity Price) portal .

Some states, including Gujarat, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, have also floated tenders to procure additional power for January, February, March and even April-May next year, the data shows.…