Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Manipur Imposes Rotational Power Cuts Amid 90 MW Shortage
Manipur does not currently have enough electricity to meet its highest demand.
The state can access about 180 megawatts, but demand can reach 270 megawatts.
This creates a shortage of 90 megawatts.
To keep the electricity grid stable, officials have introduced temporary rotational power cuts.
Hydropower production has fallen because rainfall has been irregular.
The company also blamed coal shortages for reducing thermal power generation.
It said electricity is not sufficiently available in the energy market either.
Officials are looking for ways to shorten the interruptions and restore normal supply.
Manipur has imposed temporary rotational power cuts across the state.
Available electricity stands at 180 MW against peak demand of 270 MW.
The resulting power shortage is estimated at 90 MW.
Lower hydropower generation was linked to erratic rainfall and El Niño weather patterns.
Coal shortages, reduced thermal generation and limited energy-market availability also contributed to the crisis.
- Who
- The Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited, in coordination with the Manipur government.
- What
- Temporary rotational power cuts were imposed because of a 90 MW electricity shortage.
- When
- September 16; the report describes the announcement as being made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Across Manipur, with Imphal identified as the dateline.
- Why
- Available supply is 180 MW against peak demand of 270 MW, amid lower hydropower generation, coal shortages, reduced thermal generation and inadequate market power availability.
- Available supply
- 180 MW
- Peak demand
- 270 MW
- Power shortage
- 90 MW
- Measure imposed
- Temporary rotational power cuts
- Hydropower factor
- Lower generation linked to erratic rainfall and El Niño weather patterns
- Other factors
- Coal shortages, reduced thermal generation and inadequate power availability in the energy market
- Stated objective
- Maintain grid stability and minimise interruption duration