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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%
Critical

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

N/A

7-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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 11.775, 78.569 · Open in Google Maps

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

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
7 Jun 202612.2%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.

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