Undeclared power cuts trigger protests across Kerala

Protests erupt across Kerala against undeclared power cuts, with frustrated consumers picketing local offices of the Kerala State Electricity Board in the small hours. Demonstrations are reported from various districts, including Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Malappuram, with protesters demanding a resolution to the power disruptions. The Kerala State Electricity Board attributes the outages to a fault in a major feeder line and a sharp rise in electricity demand due to extreme heat.