Reservoir · Odisha · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Machkund
28.8% full
Total capacity
893 hm³
Live storage
893 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
18.453°N, 82.547°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
28.8%vs 7 days ago
-34.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-32.2%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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Machkund
As of July 30, 2026, Machkund is filled to 28.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 257 hm³ of water out of a maximum 893 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 34.3 percentage points, and it is 32.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Machkund — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 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 June.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 28.8%
- Water stored
- 257 hm³
- Total capacity
- 893 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 34.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 32.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 18.453°N, 82.547°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 28.8% | 257 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 63.0% | 563 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 28.1% | 251 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 25.8% | 230 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 19.4% | 173 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 18.8% | 168 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 17.5% | 157 |
| 31 May 2026 | 62.0% | 554 |
| 29 May 2026 | 17.0% | 152 |
| 21 May 2026 | 21.2% | 189 |
| 14 May 2026 | 21.2% | 189 |
| 7 May 2026 | 27.2% | 243 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Machkund?
As of July 30, 2026, Machkund is at 28.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 257 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Machkund reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Machkund is low at 28.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Machkund rising or falling?
The level at Machkund is falling — it dropped 34.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Machkund hold?
Machkund has a total capacity of 893 hm³.
Where is Machkund reservoir located?
Machkund is located in Odisha, 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.