State power generation company explores alternative water sources to meet daily requirement of 36 million litres amid concerns over electricity generation ahead of summer

NAGPUR: Water supply from Totladoh dam to the Koradi and Khaparkheda thermal power plants has been stopped after the dam’s live storage level plunged to just 25% amid drought-like conditions, raising concerns over uninterrupted electricity generation in Maharashtra ahead of the summer season.

District Collector Kumar Ashirwad has ordered the suspension of water supply to the two major power generation facilities, forcing the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (Mahagenco) to explore alternative sources to meet their substantial water requirements.

The Koradi and Khaparkheda power plants together require approximately 36 million litres of water every day to sustain their operations. With the supply from Totladoh disrupted, the company faces the challenge of arranging an alternative source to ensure that electricity generation is not affected.

The development has triggered concerns over the state’s power availability in the coming months, particularly as electricity demand generally rises sharply during summer. Any disruption in the functioning of the two plants could put additional pressure on the state’s power supply system.

Mahagenco is examining alternative arrangements to secure the daily water requirement and prevent any impact on generation. However, the availability of sufficient water and the feasibility of alternative supply arrangements will be crucial in determining whether both plants can continue operating without interruption.

With water scarcity emerging as a potential challenge for the power sector, the possibility of load shedding during the summer cannot be ruled out. The situation will largely depend on how quickly the company manages to establish an alternative water supply and maintains generation at the two plants.