Surge in India's Thermal Coal Imports Hits Five-Month High in April 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Surge in Thermal Coal Imports in India (April 2024) |
| Imports Volume | 16.23 million tonnes (11% month-on-month, 10% year-on-year increase) |
| Source | Kpler data |
| Reason for Surge | Rising temperatures and forecasts of prolonged heat waves |
| Thermal Power Growth | 10.69% year-on-year increase in April 2024 |
| Hydropower Decline | 8.43% year-on-year decline in April 2024 |
| Thermal Power Output | 123,504 gigawatt hours (cumulative) |
| Hydropower Output | 7,993 gigawatt hours (cumulative) |
| Forecast | Peak imports expected in May 2024 due to severe heat waves |
| Heat Wave Prediction | India Meteorological Department predicts severe heat waves |
| Government Response | Preparing for increased power demand and cooling requirements |