Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC
Cholavaram
7.9% full
Total capacity
31 hm³
Live storage
31 hm³
Basin
Chennai
Primary use
water supply
Operator
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
13.222°N, 80.154°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
7.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Data source
official
Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Cholavaram
As of June 10, 2026, Cholavaram is filled to 7.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 hm³ of water out of a maximum 31 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Cholavaram — 1 data points between June 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.9% (June 10, 2026) to a high of 7.9% (June 10, 2026).
It is operated by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept primarily for water supply. It lies within the Chennai basin at 13.222°N, 80.154°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 7.9%
- Water stored
- 2 hm³
- Total capacity
- 31 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River basin
- Chennai
- Operator
- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 13.222°N, 80.154°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 7.9% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cholavaram?
As of June 10, 2026, Cholavaram is at 7.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Cholavaram reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Cholavaram is critically low at 7.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cholavaram rising or falling?
The level at Cholavaram has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Cholavaram hold?
Cholavaram has a total capacity of 31 hm³.
Where is Cholavaram reservoir located?
Cholavaram is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Chennai basin (coordinates 13.222°N, 80.154°E).
What is Cholavaram used for?
Cholavaram is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept.