Burning coal generates around 60-70% of its electricity. The power demands have forced India to row back on a policy to cut down on coal imports. Blistering heat in India and Pakistan have left people 'gasping' for air and forced India to row back on a policy to reduce coal imports to stave off further power blackouts.Īs temperatures soared around India, electricity demand hit a record high in April, with a surge in the use of air conditioning triggering the worst power crisis in more than six years.
