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Reservoir · Rajasthan · India · CWC · CENTRAL region

Meja

Meja Dam

61.1% full

Total capacity

101 hm³

Live storage

87 hm³

River

Banas

Basin

Ganga

Primary use

irrigation

Operator

RAJASTHAN

Coordinates

25.483°N, 75.567°E

Last updated

2026-07-30

Current fill

61.1%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

+7.6%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

-13.8%

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: CENTRAL.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 25.483, 75.567 · Open in Google Maps

About Meja Dam

As of July 30, 2026, Meja Dam is filled to 61.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 183 hm³ of water out of a maximum 101 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 87 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 7.6 percentage points, and it is 13.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Meja Dam — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 11.0% (September 6, 2023) to a high of 96.8% (October 9, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.

It is operated by RAJASTHAN primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Ganga basin at 25.483°N, 75.567°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
61.1%
Water stored
183 hm³
Total capacity
101 hm³
Usable capacity
87 hm³
7-day change
▲ 7.6 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 13.8 pts
Primary use
Irrigation
River
Banas
River basin
Ganga
Operator
RAJASTHAN
Coordinates
25.483°N, 75.567°E
Last updated
July 30, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
30 Jul 202661.1%183
23 Jul 202653.5%160
16 Jul 202653.5%160
9 Jul 202655.9%167
2 Jul 202661.4%184
25 Jun 202660.6%181
4 Jun 202663.1%189
31 May 202675.6%226
29 May 202663.9%191
21 May 202665.0%195
14 May 202668.9%206
7 May 202675.9%227

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Meja Dam?

As of July 30, 2026, Meja Dam is at 61.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 183 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Meja Dam reservoir full?

No. As of July 30, 2026, Meja Dam is within its normal operating range at 61.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Meja Dam rising or falling?

The level at Meja Dam is rising — it gained 7.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can Meja Dam hold?

Meja Dam has a total capacity of 101 hm³, of which about 87 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is Meja Dam reservoir located?

Meja Dam is located in Rajasthan, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 25.483°N, 75.567°E).

What is Meja Dam used for?

Meja Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by RAJASTHAN.

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