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Water level in Kaptai Lake reaches danger level, preparations underway to open sluice gates

Water level in Kaptai Lake reaches danger level, preparations underway to open sluice gates

The water level in Kaptai Lake in Rangamati has reached danger level due to continuous rain and water coming down from upstream. In this situation, 16 sluice gates of Kaptai Pani Power Plant will be opened 6 inches at 3 pm on Monday (August 4) to bring the water level in the lake under control. About 9,000 cusecs of water will be discharged daily, the center authorities have said.

16 sluices of Kaptai dam were closed

16 sluices of Kaptai dam were closed

16 cisterns were closed again after 36 hours as the water in Kaptai lake returned to normal. On Monday (September 16) at 8 am, the dam was closed. 216 megawatts of electricity is being produced by keeping 5 units of the power plant operational even though the water tap has been closed.

Thousands of people trapped in water in Baghaichari, 44 affected by flood

Thousands of people trapped in water in Baghaichari, 44 affected by flood

Many houses have been submerged in the lower areas of Baghaichhari upazila, bordering Rangamati, due to landslides coming down from upstream. Many have taken refuge in shelters. The administration and local political parties are working to deal with the situation.

Water is also entering Rangamati, landslides on the highway have blocked traffic

Water is also entering Rangamati, landslides on the highway have blocked traffic

After heavy rains and Indian mountain landslides, water has started entering Rangamati as well. There have been reports of landslides in different parts of the district. Meanwhile, the Chittagong-Rangamati highway was blocked for almost 2 hours due to a landslide in the Kalabagan area of ​​Ghagra.