Reservoir · Chhattisgarh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Mahanadi
50.0% full
Total capacity
767 hm³
Live storage
767 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
20.616°N, 81.568°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
50.0%vs 7 days ago
+2.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-0.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Data source
official
Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India. CWC region: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Mahanadi
As of July 30, 2026, Mahanadi is filled to 50.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 384 hm³ of water out of a maximum 767 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.5 percentage points, and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Mahanadi — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.0% (June 27, 2024) to a high of 99.9% (October 16, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 50.0%
- Water stored
- 384 hm³
- Total capacity
- 767 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 20.616°N, 81.568°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 50.0% | 384 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 47.5% | 364 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 364 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 367 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 63.5% | 487 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 42.6% | 327 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 45.0% | 345 |
| 31 May 2026 | 50.7% | 389 |
| 29 May 2026 | 46.9% | 360 |
| 21 May 2026 | 49.6% | 381 |
| 14 May 2026 | 51.5% | 395 |
| 7 May 2026 | 54.6% | 419 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mahanadi?
As of July 30, 2026, Mahanadi is at 50.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 384 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Mahanadi reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Mahanadi is within its normal operating range at 50.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mahanadi rising or falling?
The level at Mahanadi is rising — it gained 2.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Mahanadi hold?
Mahanadi has a total capacity of 767 hm³.
Where is Mahanadi reservoir located?
Mahanadi is located in Chhattisgarh, India (coordinates 20.616°N, 81.568°E).
What is Mahanadi used for?
Mahanadi is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.