Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC
Kanigiri Reservoir
66.2% full
Total capacity
98 hm³
Live storage
97 hm³
River
Pennar
Basin
Pennar
Operator
AP Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
14.557°N, 79.870°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
66.2%vs 7 days ago
-15.9%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
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About Kanigiri Reservoir
As of July 29, 2026, Kanigiri Reservoir is filled to 66.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 65 hm³ of water out of a maximum 98 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 97 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 15.9 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Kanigiri Reservoir — 4 data points between July 2, 2026 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 66.2% (July 29, 2026) to a high of 82.0% (July 22, 2026).
It is operated by AP Water Resources Dept. It lies within the Pennar basin at 14.557°N, 79.870°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 66.2%
- Water stored
- 65 hm³
- Total capacity
- 98 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 97 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 15.9 pts
- River
- Pennar
- River basin
- Pennar
- Operator
- AP Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 14.557°N, 79.870°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 66.2% | 65 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 82.0% | 80 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 72.8% | 71 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 73.9% | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kanigiri Reservoir?
As of July 29, 2026, Kanigiri Reservoir is at 66.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 65 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Kanigiri Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Kanigiri Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 66.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kanigiri Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Kanigiri Reservoir is falling — it dropped 15.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kanigiri Reservoir hold?
Kanigiri Reservoir has a total capacity of 98 hm³, of which about 97 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Kanigiri Reservoir reservoir located?
Kanigiri Reservoir is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the Pennar basin (coordinates 14.557°N, 79.870°E).