Reservoir · Telangana · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Nagarjuna Sagar
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
3.0% full
Total capacity
8,836 hm³
Live storage
5,125 hm³
River
Krishna
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
multiple
Operator
AP/TS
Coordinates
16.575°N, 79.308°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
3.0%vs 7 days ago
-40.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
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About Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is filled to 3.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 151 hm³ of water out of a maximum 8,836 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 5,125 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 40.9 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Nagarjuna Sagar Dam — 10 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 3.0% (July 30, 2026) to a high of 44.2% (July 15, 2026).
It is operated by AP/TS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Krishna basin at 16.575°N, 79.308°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 3.0%
- Water stored
- 151 hm³
- Total capacity
- 8,836 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 5,125 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 40.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- AP/TS
- Coordinates
- 16.575°N, 79.308°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 3.0% | 151 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 43.9% | 3,879 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 3.1% | 161 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 44.0% | 3,889 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 3.4% | 175 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 44.2% | 3,904 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 3.6% | 185 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 3.7% | 190 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 5.3% | 270 |
| 31 May 2026 | 8.5% | 432 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is at 3.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 151 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Nagarjuna Sagar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is critically low at 3.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Nagarjuna Sagar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is falling — it dropped 40.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Nagarjuna Sagar Dam hold?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has a total capacity of 8,836 hm³, of which about 5,125 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Nagarjuna Sagar Dam reservoir located?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located in Telangana, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 16.575°N, 79.308°E).
What is Nagarjuna Sagar Dam used for?
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by AP/TS.