Recent heavy rainfall has led to significant waterlogging issues, disrupting coal production and transportation from mines. This has resulted in decreased coal stocks at thermal power plants in multiple states. The ongoing weather conditions are expected to exacerbate supply challenges in the energy sector.
In UP, wet coal and reduced supplies have affected generation, while tripping of some power units due to technical and other reasons has further reduced availability. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Officials said efforts are underway to improve the situation. LUCKNOW: Coal shortage and wet coal following heavy rains have hit thermal power generation in Uttar Pradesh, prompting limited power cuts in some areas during peak evening and night hours. Heavy rainfall and waterlogging have affected coal production and transportation from mines, reducing coal stocks at thermal power plants across several states. Power supply in UP remains normal during the day. However, during peak hours, limited power availability and constraints in purchasing electricity from power exchanges have led to restricted night-time rostering in rural areas, Bundelkhand, tehsil headquarters and nagar panchayats. District headquarters are being provided uninterrupted supply. The state is coordinating with Coal India Limited and other agencies to increase coal supplies and ensure adequate power availability. Download the TOI App.