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Madhya Pradesh Faces Power Shortage, Villages Dark at Night
Madhya Pradesh is a state in India that needs a lot of electricity to keep lights on.
Not enough rain means the water‑powered plants can’t make enough power.
Two big power plants were also turned off for repairs.
Because of this, many villages lose power at night.
Farmers and people in towns like Guna and Shivpuri are upset and have asked the Energy Minister to fix the problem.
The state can only make 10,000 megawatts, but it needs 13,500, so there is a 3,500‑megawatt gap.
The power situation got a little better on Wednesday, but the problem is still serious.
Insufficient rainfall has cut hydel power output, causing shortages.
Maintenance shutdowns at Singaji and Birsinghpur units added to the crisis.
Villages in multiple districts, including Guna and Shivpuri, experience nightly power cuts.
The state needs 13,500 MW but can only generate 10,000 MW.
Farmers and residents protested, demanding action from Energy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar.
- Who
- Energy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar, state power officials, farmers and residents
- What
- Electricity shortage and nightly power cuts in Madhya Pradesh villages
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India, affecting districts such as Rajgarh, Guna, and Shivpuri
- When
- The shortage began three days ago and improved on Wednesday
- Why
- Insufficient rainfall reduced hydel output and maintenance shutdowns at Singaji and Birsinghpur plants
Key facts
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Needed MW
- 13,500
- Generated MW
- 10,000
- Shortage MW
- 3,500
- Affected Districts
- Rajgarh, Guna, Shivpuri, Pandhurna, Harda, Betul, Narmadapuram, Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori
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