Power shortage in India: Which states are seeking additional electricity?
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- ✓India’s power shortage reached 560 million kilowatt-hours in September 2026.
- ✓States like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi sought extra electricity from the Centre to avoid cuts.
- ✓Demand remains high, while hydropower generation fell 20 per cent year-on-year, causing a major supply gap.
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India's power shortage is intensifying as several states struggle to meet electricity demand, particularly after sunset, despite higher coal-fired power generation. According to Reuters, the deficit reached 560 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in September 2026, its highest level since August 2023.
Reduced hydropower output following a weak monsoon, coal supply constraints and maintenance at thermal power plants have tightened electricity supplies. As demand remains elevated in October, several states are seeking additional allocations and turning to emergency purchases to prevent widespread power cuts.
States facing power shortages
Reuters reported that Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi have sought additional electricity allocations from the Centre to avoid power cuts, particularly at night.
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