Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Periyar
9.3% full
Total capacity
173 hm³
Live storage
173 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
9.527°N, 77.144°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
9.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
-9.4%year-over-year
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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Periyar
As of June 4, 2026, Periyar is filled to 9.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 16 hm³ of water out of a maximum 173 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts), and it is 9.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Periyar — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.1% (April 30, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (December 21, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 9.3%
- Water stored
- 16 hm³
- Total capacity
- 173 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 9.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 9.527°N, 77.144°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 9.3% | 16 |
| 29 May 2026 | 9.8% | 17 |
| 21 May 2026 | 10.8% | 19 |
| 14 May 2026 | 10.6% | 18 |
| 7 May 2026 | 7.2% | 12 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 7.1% | 12 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 7.5% | 13 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 8.2% | 14 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 9.3% | 16 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 11.5% | 20 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 14.4% | 25 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 17.6% | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Periyar?
As of June 4, 2026, Periyar is at 9.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 16 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Periyar reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Periyar is critically low at 9.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Periyar rising or falling?
The level at Periyar has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Periyar hold?
Periyar has a total capacity of 173 hm³.
Where is Periyar reservoir located?
Periyar is located in Andhra Pradesh, India (coordinates 9.527°N, 77.144°E).
What is Periyar used for?
Periyar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.