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Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region

Lower Bhawani

21.7% full

Total capacity

792 hm³

Live storage

792 hm³

Primary use

multiple

Operator

CWC

Coordinates

11.470°N, 77.114°E

Last updated

2026-06-04

Current fill

21.7%
Low

vs 7 days ago

-0.9%

losing

vs 1 year ago

-17.1%

year-over-year

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. CWC region: SOUTHERN.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 11.470, 77.114 · Open in Google Maps

About Lower Bhawani

As of June 4, 2026, Lower Bhawani is filled to 21.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 172 hm³ of water out of a maximum 792 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts), and it is 17.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Lower Bhawani — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 11.0% (May 16, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (December 5, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around May.

It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.

Key facts

Current fill level
21.7%
Water stored
172 hm³
Total capacity
792 hm³
7-day change
▼ 0.9 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 17.1 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
11.470°N, 77.114°E
Last updated
June 4, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
4 Jun 202621.7%172
29 May 202622.6%179
21 May 202624.6%195
14 May 202625.7%204
7 May 202626.7%211
30 Apr 202628.7%227
23 Apr 202635.2%278
16 Apr 202639.7%314
9 Apr 202640.2%318
2 Apr 202643.2%342
27 Mar 202648.6%385
19 Mar 202653.0%420

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lower Bhawani?

As of June 4, 2026, Lower Bhawani is at 21.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 172 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Lower Bhawani reservoir full?

No. As of June 4, 2026, Lower Bhawani is low at 21.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Lower Bhawani rising or falling?

The level at Lower Bhawani has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).

How much water can Lower Bhawani hold?

Lower Bhawani has a total capacity of 792 hm³.

Where is Lower Bhawani reservoir located?

Lower Bhawani is located in Andhra Pradesh, India (coordinates 11.470°N, 77.114°E).

What is Lower Bhawani used for?

Lower Bhawani is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.

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