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45 Indian power plants face critically low coal stocks as monsoon hits supply
India's Central Electricity Authority data showed 45 power plants with critically low coal stocks as of August 25, up from 31 at end-July. Monsoon rains hit mining and transport in Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, while weaker-than-normal rainfall lifted electricity demand. BigMint reported stocks fell 19% in August to 30.95 million tonnes, about 10 days of operation.
Aug 27, 2026 1 source