Kaptai: The 16 spillways of the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station were closed this morning following a return to normal water levels in Kaptai Lake.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Engineer Mahmud Hasan, Manager of the power station, confirmed that the spillways were shut at 8:00 am after monitoring indicated that the lake’s water level had stabilized at 108.22 feet above mean sea level, which is below the designated danger mark.
The spillways had been opened on September 8 at 2:30 pm for the third time this season, initially releasing six inches of water. As water levels continued to rise, submerging adjacent areas, the discharge was gradually increased to a peak of 3.5 feet.