Explosion halts power generation at Srisailam hydro power plant

HYDERABAD: An explosion occurred at the Srisailam hydro power plant on Wednesday, leading to an immediate halt in power generation.

The loud explosion was heard in the powerhouse, causing concern among the employees on duty. Authorities responded swiftly by suspending power generation. They confirmed that the seventh unit of the plant was shut down due to a technical fault. Repair work on the affected unit is currently underway.

The exact cause of the explosion and further details are still awaited.