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Reservoir · Uttarakhand · India · CWC · CENTRAL region

Nanak Sagar

14.4% full

Total capacity

176 hm³

Live storage

176 hm³

Primary use

multiple

Operator

CWC

Coordinates

28.942°N, 79.829°E

Last updated

2026-07-23

Current fill

14.4%
Critical

vs 7 days ago

+7.9%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

+7.6%

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: CENTRAL.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 28.942, 79.829 · Open in Google Maps

About Nanak Sagar

As of July 23, 2026, Nanak Sagar is filled to 14.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 25 hm³ of water out of a maximum 176 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 7.9 percentage points, and it is 7.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Nanak Sagar — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 23, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.0% (June 8, 2023) to a high of 88.1% (October 23, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around June.

It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.

Key facts

Current fill level
14.4%
Water stored
25 hm³
Total capacity
176 hm³
7-day change
▲ 7.9 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 7.6 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
28.942°N, 79.829°E
Last updated
July 23, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
23 Jul 202614.4%25
16 Jul 20266.5%11
9 Jul 20262.3%4
2 Jul 20260.8%1
25 Jun 20260.0%0
4 Jun 20260.0%0
31 May 202627.3%48
29 May 20260.6%1
21 May 20265.0%9
14 May 202610.9%19
7 May 202614.7%26
30 Apr 202615.5%27

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Nanak Sagar?

As of July 23, 2026, Nanak Sagar is at 14.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 25 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Nanak Sagar reservoir full?

No. As of July 23, 2026, Nanak Sagar is critically low at 14.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Nanak Sagar rising or falling?

The level at Nanak Sagar is rising — it gained 7.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can Nanak Sagar hold?

Nanak Sagar has a total capacity of 176 hm³.

Where is Nanak Sagar reservoir located?

Nanak Sagar is located in Uttarakhand, India (coordinates 28.942°N, 79.829°E).

What is Nanak Sagar used for?

Nanak Sagar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.

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