Kerala facing the heat of coal crisis but Electricity Minister says no restrictions till October 19
The Hindu
Kerala is facing a shortage of roughly 300 MW in central supply due to the coal crisis, says Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty
Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty on Monday said that the State was facing a shortage of roughly 300 MW in central supply due to the coal crisis, but ruled out the possibility of load shedding or power cuts till October 19.
Whether restrictions would be needed or not will be decided after a review of the power situation on October 19, Mr. Krishnankutty told reporters after holding discussions with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and B. Ashok, chairman and managing director, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).
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