Reservoir · Kerala · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Parambikulam
Parambikulam Dam
30.0% full
Total capacity
555 hm³
Live storage
494 hm³
River
Parambikulam
Basin
West Flowing
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KL/TN
Coordinates
10.433°N, 76.800°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
30.0%vs 7 days ago
+4.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-54.0%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Parambikulam Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Parambikulam Dam is filled to 30.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 114 hm³ of water out of a maximum 555 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 494 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.6 percentage points, and it is 54.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Parambikulam Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 16.5% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 99.8% (July 31, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by KL/TN primarily for irrigation. It lies within the West Flowing basin at 10.433°N, 76.800°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 30.0%
- Water stored
- 114 hm³
- Total capacity
- 555 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 494 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 54.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Parambikulam
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- KL/TN
- Coordinates
- 10.433°N, 76.800°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 30.0% | 114 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 25.4% | 97 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 22.7% | 86 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 19.7% | 75 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 16.5% | 63 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 18.0% | 68 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 24.7% | 94 |
| 31 May 2026 | 65.5% | 249 |
| 29 May 2026 | 28.4% | 108 |
| 21 May 2026 | 33.0% | 125 |
| 14 May 2026 | 37.5% | 142 |
| 7 May 2026 | 42.1% | 160 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Parambikulam Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Parambikulam Dam is at 30.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 114 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Parambikulam Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Parambikulam Dam is low at 30.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Parambikulam Dam rising or falling?
The level at Parambikulam Dam is rising — it gained 4.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Parambikulam Dam hold?
Parambikulam Dam has a total capacity of 555 hm³, of which about 494 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Parambikulam Dam reservoir located?
Parambikulam Dam is located in Kerala, India, within the West Flowing basin (coordinates 10.433°N, 76.800°E).
What is Parambikulam Dam used for?
Parambikulam Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KL/TN.