Tarun Gogoi orders Assam Power Distribution Company Limited to meet shortfall of power

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today reviewed the prevailing power situation and directed Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) to take immediate steps to meet the shortfall of power.

APDCL Chairman Rajiv Yadav apprised the Chief Minister that due to drought-like conditions prevailing in the North East, Assam was not receiving adequate power from the hydro power generating stations of Ranganadi, Kopili, Khandong, Doyang, Loktak and others due to low water level in the reservoirs.

This has created a shortfall of about 275 MW with the state now mostly dependent on thermal stations at Kathalguri, Palatana, Ramachandranagar, Namrup and Lakwa. APDCL is trying to meet the huge shortfall by procuring 300 MW from outside the region and the power position was likely to improve with rainfall in the area and further production of gas, Yadav said.