Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC
Poondi
34.7% full
Total capacity
91 hm³
Live storage
91 hm³
River
Kosasthalaiyar
Basin
Chennai
Primary use
drinking
Operator
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
13.210°N, 79.871°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
34.7%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 Poondi
As of June 10, 2026, Poondi is filled to 34.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 32 hm³ of water out of a maximum 91 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Poondi — 1 data points between June 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 34.7% (June 10, 2026) to a high of 34.7% (June 10, 2026).
It is operated by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept primarily for drinking-water supply. It lies within the Chennai basin at 13.210°N, 79.871°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 34.7%
- Water stored
- 32 hm³
- Total capacity
- 91 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Drinking-water supply
- River
- Kosasthalaiyar
- River basin
- Chennai
- Operator
- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 13.210°N, 79.871°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Poondi?
As of June 10, 2026, Poondi is at 34.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 32 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Poondi reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Poondi is low at 34.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Poondi rising or falling?
The level at Poondi has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Poondi hold?
Poondi has a total capacity of 91 hm³.
Where is Poondi reservoir located?
Poondi is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Chennai basin (coordinates 13.210°N, 79.871°E).
What is Poondi used for?
Poondi is used primarily for drinking-water supply, and is managed by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept.