India's Coal Power Boom Exacerbates Water Crisis

India is building many new coal power plants to generate electricity.

However, these plants use a lot of water, and many are in dry areas.

This leads to water shortages for local people, like in Solapur, where residents struggle for water because of the plants.

Coal plants need water to cool down, and when there's not enough, they sometimes have to shut down, which means less electricity.

Experts suggest better ways to cool the plants and use less water, or even use solar or wind power.

Building new plants should balance energy needs with water safety.