Rising temperatures and reduced coal production due to wet coal supplies have contributed to the current power shortage, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said, adding that Goa is arranging additional electricity to meet growing demand.

Dhavalikar said higher temperatures have pushed up electricity consumption, while wet coal has affected coal production across India, resulting in a decline of around 10–12%.

To address the shortfall, Goa is procuring an additional 50 MW of electricity and requires a further 30 MW to meet its needs.

The minister also indicated that electricity procurement costs would remain high during the current month. Power is expected to cost between ₹12.30 and ₹12.50 per unit in October, before declining to around ₹8.50 per unit next month.

The increase in demand, coupled with constraints in coal availability and production, has added pressure on power supply arrangements. The state is relying on additional electricity procurement to bridge the gap and ensure an adequate supply for consumers.

Dhavalikar said the expected reduction in electricity rates next month could provide some relief as procurement costs ease.