Rangamati, Sept. 11 -- Sixteen spillway gates of the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station damp in Kaptai were reopened on Friday morning as the water level of Kaptai Lake rose, with water being released as a precautionary measure.

The gates were opened by six inches each from 8:00am, according to the plant authorities. The lake's water level stood at 105.51 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Plant Manager Engineer Mahmood Hasan confirmed the matter, saying the 16 gates were opened by six inches each to release excess water, amid concerns over rising water levels and possible erosion in different areas of Rangamati.

"About 9,000 cusecs of water is being released through the gates. The gates will be closed again when the water level stab...