In response to severe power shortages, India is mandating full capacity operation of key coal plants as coal stockpiles plummet to their lowest levels in nearly three years.
Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia stated that El Niño has not significantly affected Odisha, despite initial forecasts of below-normal rainfall during the monsoon season.
India faces a challenging monsoon season as rainfall has been significantly delayed, particularly in regions like Maharashtra and Goa, due to the influence of the El Niño phenomenon.
India is bracing for a challenging monsoon season, with the IMD predicting below-normal rainfall and a 60% chance of deficiencies due to El Niño, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis.
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