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Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC

Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir

51.0% full

Total capacity

170 hm³

Live storage

153 hm³

River

Pennar

Basin

Pennar

Operator

AP Water Resources Dept

Coordinates

14.706°N, 78.192°E

Last updated

2026-07-29

Current fill

51.0%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

+3.3%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

N/A

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.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 14.706, 78.192 · Open in Google Maps

About Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir

As of July 29, 2026, Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir is filled to 51.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 87 hm³ of water out of a maximum 170 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 153 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.3 percentage points.

Across the readings we hold for Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir — 4 data points between July 2, 2026 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 47.3% (July 12, 2026) to a high of 51.0% (July 29, 2026).

It is operated by AP Water Resources Dept. It lies within the Pennar basin at 14.706°N, 78.192°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
51.0%
Water stored
87 hm³
Total capacity
170 hm³
Usable capacity
153 hm³
7-day change
▲ 3.3 pts
River
Pennar
River basin
Pennar
Operator
AP Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
14.706°N, 78.192°E
Last updated
July 29, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
29 Jul 202651.0%87
22 Jul 202647.8%81
12 Jul 202647.3%80
2 Jul 202648.0%82

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir?

As of July 29, 2026, Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir is at 51.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 87 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.

Is Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir reservoir full?

No. As of July 29, 2026, Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 51.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir rising or falling?

The level at Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir is rising — it gained 3.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir hold?

Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir has a total capacity of 170 hm³, of which about 153 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir reservoir located?

Paidipalem Balancing Reservoir is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the Pennar basin (coordinates 14.706°N, 78.192°E).

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