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Kaptai Dam opens 16 gates two hours ahead of schedule

Due to rising water levels, 16 gates of the Kaptai Dam were opened two hours earlier than planned.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 30 August 2026, 12:45 AM

The 16 gates of the Kaptai Dam have been opened two hours ahead of the scheduled time following a rise in water levels. According to reports, approximately 9,000 cusecs of water are currently flowing through the spillway.