By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, July 3: Although Meghalaya is staring at one of its driest monsoons with 74% deficient rainfall between June 1 and July 1 as per IMD data, yet the state government has assured that there will be no power regulation, with the overall power position remaining comfortable.
The India Meteorological Department data shows the state received only 192.9 mm of rainfall against the normal 750.8 mm during the period — the highest deficit in the Northeast.
MeECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Sanjay Goyal said the corporation had anticipated the seasonal rainfall deficiency and planned accordingly by securing long-term thermal power arrangements and integrating daytime solar power.
“MeECL is preparing itself for all rainfall scenarios, and no power shortage is expected in the coming days,” Goyal said.
The deficient rainfall has affected hydropower generation. The Umiam Hydroelectric Project could not produce the expected level of power during June, while the 126 MW Myntdu-Leshka Hydroelectric Project is currently operating at 70-80 per cent of its capacity. Meghalaya’s average generation stands at 180-200 MW, though it exceeds 200 MW under favourable conditions.
