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Tamil Nadu Faces Power Crisis as Hydropower Production Halves Due to Weak Monsoon

Chennai, July 20: Tamil Nadu is grappling with a significant decline in hydropower production this year, attributed to a weak southwest monsoon, reduced water flow in major reservoirs, and prolonged heatwaves. As a result, the state is compelled to purchase electricity at higher rates from power exchanges to meet the rising demand. Official data reveals ... Read more Tamil Nadu Faces Power Crisis as Hydropower Production Halves Due to Weak Monsoon