Kerala’s power crisis just got a stopgap fix — from Himachal Pradesh. Starting October 1, the southern state will draw 600–900 MW of electricity from its Himalayan neighbour, a move that could ease night-time blackouts and keep the lights on during peak demand. The deal comes after months of rolling outages, failed monsoon rains, and a hydroelectric system drained to 61.29% capacity, down from 78.92% last year. KSEB officials say the supply is enough to avoid further curbs, though it’s unclear if the arrangement will extend beyond this month. They’re already negotiating for a longer-term agreement. Meanwhile, Kerala had to return surplus power under a swap deal with other states. A burden lifted only as of September 30. That same day, the state faced a 900 MW shortfall despite buying 250 MW from Delhi, UP, and Haryana. The crisis has rattled the ruling UDF, with convenor Adoor Prakash admitting public frustration. Local body elections didn’t go well either. And yes, the air conditioners are still running. So are the EVs. The heat isn’t going anywhere. Next step: how long can this borrowed power last?