Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC
Gandikota Reservoir
66.3% full
Total capacity
760 hm³
Live storage
689 hm³
River
Pennar
Basin
Pennar
Operator
AP Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
14.809°N, 78.251°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
66.3%vs 7 days ago
-2.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 14.809, 78.251 · Open in Google Maps
About Gandikota Reservoir
As of July 29, 2026, Gandikota Reservoir is filled to 66.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 504 hm³ of water out of a maximum 760 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 689 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.0 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Gandikota Reservoir — 4 data points between July 2, 2026 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 66.3% (July 29, 2026) to a high of 71.0% (July 2, 2026).
It is operated by AP Water Resources Dept. It lies within the Pennar basin at 14.809°N, 78.251°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 66.3%
- Water stored
- 504 hm³
- Total capacity
- 760 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 689 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.0 pts
- River
- Pennar
- River basin
- Pennar
- Operator
- AP Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 14.809°N, 78.251°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 504 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 68.3% | 519 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 69.8% | 531 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 71.0% | 540 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Gandikota Reservoir?
As of July 29, 2026, Gandikota Reservoir is at 66.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 504 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Gandikota Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Gandikota Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 66.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Gandikota Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Gandikota Reservoir is falling — it dropped 2.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Gandikota Reservoir hold?
Gandikota Reservoir has a total capacity of 760 hm³, of which about 689 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Gandikota Reservoir reservoir located?
Gandikota Reservoir is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the Pennar basin (coordinates 14.809°N, 78.251°E).