Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC
Kariyakoil
12.2% full
Total capacity
5 hm³
Live storage
5 hm³
River
Kariyakoil
Basin
Vellar
Primary use
irrigation for dry crops
Operator
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
11.775°N, 78.569°E
Last updated
2026-06-07
Current fill
12.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Kariyakoil
As of June 7, 2026, Kariyakoil is filled to 12.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 5 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Kariyakoil — 1 data points between June 7, 2026 and June 7, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.2% (June 7, 2026) to a high of 12.2% (June 7, 2026).
It is operated by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept primarily for irrigation for dry crops. It lies within the Vellar basin at 11.775°N, 78.569°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 12.2%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 5 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation for dry crops
- River
- Kariyakoil
- River basin
- Vellar
- Operator
- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 11.775°N, 78.569°E
- Last updated
- June 7, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2026 | 12.2% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kariyakoil?
As of June 7, 2026, Kariyakoil is at 12.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Kariyakoil reservoir full?
No. As of June 7, 2026, Kariyakoil is critically low at 12.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kariyakoil rising or falling?
The level at Kariyakoil has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Kariyakoil hold?
Kariyakoil has a total capacity of 5 hm³.
Where is Kariyakoil reservoir located?
Kariyakoil is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Vellar basin (coordinates 11.775°N, 78.569°E).
What is Kariyakoil used for?
Kariyakoil is used primarily for irrigation for dry crops, and is managed by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept.

