Power generation hit in NTPC’s Simhadri plant near Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: Generation of 2000 mw came to a halt at NTPC Simhadri due to breakdown in all of its units following tripping in the power grid on Tuesday.

NTPC sources said all four units at the plant were shut down at 3:30 am as there was trip in power grid. NTPC officials and personnel were working to restore the plant on a war footing. Sources said the plant will be restored by afternoon or evening.