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Reservoir · Telangana · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region

Nagarjuna Sagar

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

46.9% full

Total capacity

8,836 hm³

Live storage

5,660 hm³

River

Krishna

Basin

Krishna

Primary use

multiple

Operator

AP/TS

Coordinates

16.575°N, 79.308°E

Last updated

2026-06-09

Current fill

46.9%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

N/A

7-day trend

stable

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 16.575, 79.308 · Open in Google Maps

About Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

As of June 9, 2026, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is filled to 46.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4,140 hm³ of water out of a maximum 8,836 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 5,660 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).

Across the readings we hold for Nagarjuna Sagar Dam — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 46.9% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 46.9% (June 9, 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
46.9%
Water stored
4,140 hm³
Total capacity
8,836 hm³
Usable capacity
5,660 hm³
7-day change
No change
Primary use
Multipurpose
River
Krishna
River basin
Krishna
Operator
AP/TS
Coordinates
16.575°N, 79.308°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202646.9%4,140

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam?

As of June 9, 2026, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is at 46.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 4,140 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.

Is Nagarjuna Sagar Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is within its normal operating range at 46.9% 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 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Nagarjuna Sagar Dam hold?

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has a total capacity of 8,836 hm³, of which about 5,660 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.

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