Dhaka, July 12 -- Due to heavy rain during the current monsoon season, the power generation at the Kaptai plant has increased to its highest level this year compared to the generation in the past few years.

The Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Station is now producing 210 to 212 MW of power per day, up from 205 MW last year, utilising all five of its units with a total capacity of 230 MW.

Heavy rainfall and water from upstream sources have caused the water level of Kaptai Lake to rise.

This has led to flooding in Chattogram and surrounding districts, including Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachari in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, as well as the coastal city of Cox's Bazar.

Despite the flooding, the increased water level in Kaptai Lake has all...