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EconomyIndian states seek extra power to avoid nighttime outages, officials say

Several Indian states are asking the federal government for additional power allocations to prevent outages at night, two federal officials said. Electricity availability has fallen because hydropower output is weak and some plants are undergoing maintenance.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-06 03:50Original

Indian states seek extra power to avoid nighttime outages, officials say
Indian states seek extra power to avoid nighttime outages, officials sayEconomy