Continuous rainfall and onrush upstream have led to a rise in water levels in the Kaptai Lake, resulting in a slight increase in the production of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant (KHPP), which relies on water levels.
Confirming the matter on Saturday, Kaptai power plant Managing Director ATM Abduzzaher said that a total of 107MW of electricity had been produced in three of the five units of the power plant until 8am.
“Among them, units 1 and 2 produced 37MW each, and unit 4 produced 30MW,” he said.
Before the rise in water levels, this power plant, with a production capacity of 230MW, used to generate 35MW of electricity.
According to the control room of the Kaptai power plant, the Kaptai Lake's water-holding capacity is at a level of 109 metres above sea level.
Even though current water levels are reported to be at 90.28 metres above sea level, measurements taken until 8am on Saturday showed a level of 80.67 metres above sea level, they said.
Md Jahangir Alam, assistant engineer of the power plant, said that continuous rainfall in recent days has increased the water level in the lake, resulting in a slight increase in the production of the plant.
As the water level in the Kaptai Lake gradually increases, the electricity production will increase further, he added.
The country's only hydroelectric station had previously faced problems during the summer when water levels dropped due to heatwaves.
