Multiple reports say a potential super El Niño is likely to affect India’s power system by reducing generation from renewables and hydropower, while increasing overall electricity demand. Bloomberg and other outlets cite a study from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) that warns El Niño could strain India’s electricity grid more than other power networks globally. The study links El Niño conditions—typically lower rainfall and wind—to weaker wind and hydropower output, creating a generation shortfall. Bloomberg, Financial Post, and summaries referencing the CREA analysis say the gap could be about 18 TWh over roughly the next year, largely offset by higher coal-fired generation. Business Standard adds that weak monsoon rains associated with El Niño have kept India’s hydropower generation low through July, with reservoir levels falling and increasing reliance on coal to meet rising demand. Business Standard also notes that while India forecasts coal’s share in its generation mix will decline (to 64% by 2027 and 50% over the longer term), coal still remains at above 70% in recent performance levels despite reductions in thermal power output. Overall, the reporting emphasizes potential disruption to India’s clean-energy transition timeline and continued dependence on coal for reliability.