Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Gandhi Sagar
Gandhi Sagar Reservoir
62.0% full
Total capacity
7,322 hm³
Live storage
6,880 hm³
River
Chambal
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWPC
Coordinates
24.691°N, 75.550°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
62.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
+19.7%year-over-year
7-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. CWC region: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Gandhi Sagar Reservoir
As of June 4, 2026, Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is filled to 62.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4,235 hm³ of water out of a maximum 7,322 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 6,880 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts), and it is 19.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Gandhi Sagar Reservoir — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 41.0% (June 19, 2025) to a high of 97.0% (October 17, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CWPC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ganga basin at 24.691°N, 75.550°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 62.0%
- Water stored
- 4,235 hm³
- Total capacity
- 7,322 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 6,880 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 19.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Chambal
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- CWPC
- Coordinates
- 24.691°N, 75.550°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 62.0% | 4,235 |
| 29 May 2026 | 62.6% | 4,272 |
| 21 May 2026 | 63.0% | 4,300 |
| 14 May 2026 | 63.5% | 4,332 |
| 7 May 2026 | 64.4% | 4,397 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 4,397 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 64.9% | 4,430 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 65.4% | 4,462 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 65.8% | 4,494 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 66.3% | 4,527 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 66.7% | 4,555 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 67.3% | 4,592 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Gandhi Sagar Reservoir?
As of June 4, 2026, Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is at 62.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 4,235 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Gandhi Sagar Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 62.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Gandhi Sagar Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Gandhi Sagar Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Gandhi Sagar Reservoir hold?
Gandhi Sagar Reservoir has a total capacity of 7,322 hm³, of which about 6,880 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Gandhi Sagar Reservoir reservoir located?
Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 24.691°N, 75.550°E).
What is Gandhi Sagar Reservoir used for?
Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWPC.