NTPC says no power shortage in West Bengal due to plant closure

NEW DELHI: State-run power producer NTPC on Monday said water scarcity has forced temporary closure of its power plant at Farakka, West Bengal, but it will not affect power supply to the state.

There is a dip in the water level at Farakka feeder canal due to diversion of water to Bangladesh as per the international treaty. As a result, NTPC has been forced to temporarily stop five units (1,600 mw) of its six units (2,100 mw) at Farakka, the company said in a statement, adding that the situation is likely to continue till April 10.

The total allocation to West Bengal from NTPC stations is 786 mw, which can be fully met by NTPC from its stations, it said.