Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC
Pambar
16.1% full
Total capacity
8 hm³
Live storage
7 hm³
River
Pambar
Basin
Pennaiyar
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
12.264°N, 78.568°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
16.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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.
Catchment Weather
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About Pambar
As of June 10, 2026, Pambar is filled to 16.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 8 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 7 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 Pambar — 1 data points between June 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 16.1% (June 10, 2026) to a high of 16.1% (June 10, 2026).
It is operated by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Pennaiyar basin at 12.264°N, 78.568°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 16.1%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 8 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 7 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Pambar
- River basin
- Pennaiyar
- Operator
- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 12.264°N, 78.568°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 16.1% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pambar?
As of June 10, 2026, Pambar is at 16.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Pambar reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Pambar is critically low at 16.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pambar rising or falling?
The level at Pambar has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Pambar hold?
Pambar has a total capacity of 8 hm³, of which about 7 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Pambar reservoir located?
Pambar is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Pennaiyar basin (coordinates 12.264°N, 78.568°E).
What is Pambar used for?
Pambar is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept.