02 power plants shutdown due to lack of fuel

It is reported that the two power plants Sapugaskanda and Yugadanavi have been shut down due to lack of fuel.

Accordingly, it is stated that the power loss to the national grid today (20) is 370 MW. 270 MW from Yugadanavi power plant and 100 MW from Sapugaskanda A and B power plants.

The shortage will be covered by hydropower during the day but it is reported that it could disrupt the power supply during the night.

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