Reservoir · Jharkhand · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Machkund
17.5% full
Total capacity
893 hm³
Live storage
893 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
18.453°N, 82.547°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
17.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-32.8%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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Machkund
As of June 4, 2026, Machkund is filled to 17.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 157 hm³ of water out of a maximum 893 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.5 pts), and it is 32.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Machkund — 59 data points between April 3, 2025 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 17.0% (May 29, 2026) to a high of 96.0% (November 6, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 17.5%
- Water stored
- 157 hm³
- Total capacity
- 893 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 32.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 18.453°N, 82.547°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 17.5% | 157 |
| 29 May 2026 | 17.0% | 152 |
| 21 May 2026 | 21.2% | 189 |
| 14 May 2026 | 21.2% | 189 |
| 7 May 2026 | 27.2% | 243 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 27.2% | 243 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 273 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 33.9% | 303 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 37.6% | 336 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 374 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 45.4% | 405 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 48.5% | 433 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Machkund?
As of June 4, 2026, Machkund is at 17.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 157 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Machkund reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Machkund is critically low at 17.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Machkund rising or falling?
The level at Machkund has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.5 points).
How much water can Machkund hold?
Machkund has a total capacity of 893 hm³.
Where is Machkund reservoir located?
Machkund is located in Jharkhand, India (coordinates 18.453°N, 82.547°E).
What is Machkund used for?
Machkund is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.