Karnataka Secures 100 MW Daily from Assam to Meet Power Shortage
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Facing a severe electricity shortage, Karnataka has begun purchasing 100 MW of power each day from Assam under the “One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency” scheme. The move comes as several southern states struggle with low monsoon rains that have reduced hydropower output, forcing them to import electricity from other regions. The arrangement aims to stabilize supply for Karnataka’s growing industrial and residential demand.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 100% left, 0% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
Sources
- With southern States in the same boat, Karnataka turns to Assam for power — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- Keralam power crisis: daily consumption touches 99 million units on two consecutive days — The Hindu (left-leaning)