India’s Power Demand Outpaces Centre’s Forecast Amid Heat, Poor Rains

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New Delhi: The central government's estimate of the country's actual electricity demand from April to August has been wrong, according to a report. The lack of rainfall and high temperatures are responsible for the higher-than-expected electricity demand...

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Due to lack of rain and high temperatures, the country's electricity demand has increased sharply, surpassing the central government's forecasts. With the decline in hydroelectric power generation, the increased dependence on coal plants has led to a huge decline in coal reserves. To overcome the crisis, the center has instructed private coal plants to operate at maximum capacity.