Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Karayar
20.8% full
Total capacity
149 hm³
Live storage
149 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
8.651°N, 77.311°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
20.8%vs 7 days ago
-3.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
-60.8%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Karayar
As of July 30, 2026, Karayar is filled to 20.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 31 hm³ of water out of a maximum 149 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 3.4 percentage points, and it is 60.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Karayar — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.0% (June 12, 2025) to a high of 90.0% (June 26, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around March.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 20.8%
- Water stored
- 31 hm³
- Total capacity
- 149 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 3.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 60.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 8.651°N, 77.311°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 20.8% | 31 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 24.2% | 36 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 29.1% | 43 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 35.2% | 53 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 58 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 70 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 11.5% | 17 |
| 31 May 2026 | 41.6% | 62 |
| 29 May 2026 | 8.7% | 13 |
| 21 May 2026 | 8.7% | 13 |
| 14 May 2026 | 8.2% | 12 |
| 7 May 2026 | 8.2% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Karayar?
As of July 30, 2026, Karayar is at 20.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 31 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Karayar reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Karayar is low at 20.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Karayar rising or falling?
The level at Karayar is falling — it dropped 3.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Karayar hold?
Karayar has a total capacity of 149 hm³.
Where is Karayar reservoir located?
Karayar is located in Tamil Nadu, India (coordinates 8.651°N, 77.311°E).
What is Karayar used for?
Karayar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.