Reservoir · Maharashtra · India · CWC · WESTERN region
Kanher
90.4% full
Total capacity
272 hm³
Live storage
272 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
17.738°N, 73.916°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
90.4%vs 7 days ago
-1.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
+18.0%year-over-year
7-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. CWC region: WESTERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Kanher
As of July 30, 2026, Kanher is filled to 90.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 246 hm³ of water out of a maximum 272 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.8 percentage points, and it is 18.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kanher — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.0% (June 22, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (August 29, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 90.4%
- Water stored
- 246 hm³
- Total capacity
- 272 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 18.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 17.738°N, 73.916°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 90.4% | 246 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 92.3% | 251 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 232 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 90.4% | 246 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 35.4% | 96 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 35.4% | 96 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 90 |
| 31 May 2026 | 60.3% | 164 |
| 29 May 2026 | 14.1% | 38 |
| 21 May 2026 | 45.2% | 123 |
| 14 May 2026 | 43.4% | 118 |
| 7 May 2026 | 46.8% | 127 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kanher?
As of July 30, 2026, Kanher is at 90.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 246 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kanher reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kanher is high at 90.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kanher rising or falling?
The level at Kanher is falling — it dropped 1.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kanher hold?
Kanher has a total capacity of 272 hm³.
Where is Kanher reservoir located?
Kanher is located in Maharashtra, India (coordinates 17.738°N, 73.916°E).
What is Kanher used for?
Kanher is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.