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Power demand in Punjab exceeds supply due to low inflow, forcing thermal plants to rely on coal for generation.
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Power demand in Punjab exceeds supply due to low inflow, forcing thermal plants to rely on coal for generation.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Coal India supplies thermal power plants in Punjab, with Minister Sond overseeing public works.Sub-event
CIL guarantees continuous coal supply to Punjab.1 source
Low inflow is causing power shortages in Punjab, increasing reliance on coal.1 source
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- Power generation is facing shortages due to weather impacts affecting coal supply in Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand.
- Central government's failure to ensure full coal supply to Punjab.
- PSPCL coal supply requires payment to Jharkhand, while the Ministry of Coal clarified ongoing power issues in Punjab.
- Mining operations in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh are being affected by heavy rains, increasing power demand.
- Monsoon rains are causing disruptions to coal mining and transportation operations in Uttar Pradesh, impacting NCL's supply to thermal power plants.