The Kaptai-Karnaphuli Hydropower Plant in Rangamati achieved its highest electricity production of the year following heavy rainfall and upstream water flow that raised the Kaptai Lake level. On Monday morning, the lake’s water level reached 100.60 feet mean sea level, surpassing Sunday night’s 99.15 feet. As a result, the plant’s five units generated a total of 206 megawatts of electricity by 9 a.m. Monday, marking the highest output so far in 2026.

According to plant manager engineer Mahmud Hasan, the increase in water level directly contributed to the surge in power generation. The control room engineers reported that units 1, 3, 4, and 5 each produced 40 megawatts, while unit 2 generated 46 megawatts. The combined capacity of the five units is 240 megawatts.

Last year, electricity generation exceeded 200 megawatts until November but dropped below that level from December due to reduced water levels in the lake.