Punjab is the worst hit by the current coal crisis with the state facing maximum power shortage in the entire north India. The state had a shortfall of almost 2,300 MW on October 11 (Monday) that was converted into power cuts. Just like Monday, there were cuts ranging from 4 to 7 hours across the state on Tuesday as well.
As per Monday’s daily operation report of northern region released by Northern Regional Load Dispatch Centre (NRLDC), Punjab supplied 8,751 MW to consumers against demand of 11,046 MW – a shortfall of 2,295 MW which was converted into power cuts.
Neighbouring Haryana, meanwhile, had a maximum demand of 8,382 MW and met 8,319 MW leading to a shortfall of only 63MW.
