A significant decline in coal inventories has occurred, affecting numerous power generation facilities. Total coal inventory is around 28.2 million tonnes, which is less than half of the required amount. The impacted facilities have a substantial combined generation capacity.

Concerns are rising due to strong electricity demand. Available coal stock can support operations for a limited number of days at current consumption rates.

Further details about the situation are available from the Central Electricity Authority and other reports, providing more information on the affected power plants and their current status.