Government officials report that several states are facing electricity shortages due to reduced power generation. Maintenance shutdowns at plants have tightened supplies, especially at night. A number of states have requested more electricity from the central government.

These states include Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, among others. Typically, the central government has a certain amount of electricity available to allocate to states in need.

However, this year there is less electricity available due to lower hydropower output, and some states have already received additional supplies to address shortages. Further information on the situation is available from the source.