Reservoir · Kerala · India · CWC
Malankara
55.0% full
Total capacity
37 hm³
Live storage
37 hm³
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
Kerala Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
9.842°N, 76.625°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
55.0%vs 7 days ago
+8.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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.
Catchment Weather
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About Malankara
As of July 30, 2026, Malankara is filled to 55.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 20 hm³ of water out of a maximum 37 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 8.0 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Malankara — 4 data points between July 6, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.0% (July 6, 2026) to a high of 67.0% (July 16, 2026).
It is operated by Kerala Water Resources Dept primarily for irrigation.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 55.0%
- Water stored
- 20 hm³
- Total capacity
- 37 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 8.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- Operator
- Kerala Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 9.842°N, 76.625°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 20 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 47.0% | 17 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 67.0% | 25 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 0.0% | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Malankara?
As of July 30, 2026, Malankara is at 55.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 20 hm³ of water, according to Kerala WRD (SDMA) data.
Is Malankara reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Malankara is within its normal operating range at 55.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Malankara rising or falling?
The level at Malankara is rising — it gained 8.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Malankara hold?
Malankara has a total capacity of 37 hm³.
Where is Malankara reservoir located?
Malankara is located in Kerala, India (coordinates 9.842°N, 76.625°E).
What is Malankara used for?
Malankara is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by Kerala Water Resources Dept.