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Rain Disrupts Coal Supplies as Karnataka Power Demand Nears 300 MU
Heavy rain in coal-producing regions has cut fresh fuel supplies to Karnataka, with coal rakes arriving at five or six a day, down from 11, The Times of India reports. Electricity use…
The Story in Brief
Heavy rain in coal-producing regions has cut fresh fuel supplies to Karnataka, with coal rakes arriving at five or six a day, down from 11, The Times of India reports. Electricity use is nearing 300 million units daily as delayed monsoon rains keep irrigation pumps running and hydropower output remains weak. Karnataka’s thermal plants generated about 105 MU on Wednesday, supported by 72 MU from the central grid, 34 MU from solar, 40 MU from wind and 23 MU from Udupi Power Corporation. KPCL says stations have enough coal for now. One Yermarus unit is under annual maintenance and is expected to return shortly.
The Indian Opinion
The alarmist version says Karnataka is hours from blackouts, while the complacent version treats coal stocks as a complete answer. Neither fits the available figures. Supply has tightened, but KPCL reports no immediate production threat and thermal stations are still generating. The weak link is duration: if rain keeps rail movement down while demand stays near 300 MU, stock levels and rake arrivals will decide whether reassurance holds.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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