Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Pulichintala
Pulichintala Dam
42.5% full
Total capacity
1,296 hm³
Live storage
1,194 hm³
River
Krishna
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
multiple
Operator
AP
Coordinates
16.800°N, 80.000°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
42.5%vs 7 days ago
-21.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Data source
official
Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India. CWC region: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 16.800, 80.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Pulichintala Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Pulichintala Dam is filled to 42.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 553 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,296 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 1,194 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 21.0 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Pulichintala Dam — 10 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 42.5% (July 30, 2026) to a high of 66.9% (July 15, 2026).
It is operated by AP primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Krishna basin at 16.800°N, 80.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 42.5%
- Water stored
- 553 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,296 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,194 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 21.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- AP
- Coordinates
- 16.800°N, 80.000°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 553 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 63.5% | 823 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 43.0% | 559 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 64.1% | 830 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 45.2% | 588 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 66.9% | 867 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 48.0% | 624 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 51.0% | 663 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 671 |
| 31 May 2026 | 52.7% | 685 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pulichintala Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Pulichintala Dam is at 42.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 553 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Pulichintala Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Pulichintala Dam is within its normal operating range at 42.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pulichintala Dam rising or falling?
The level at Pulichintala Dam is falling — it dropped 21.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Pulichintala Dam hold?
Pulichintala Dam has a total capacity of 1,296 hm³, of which about 1,194 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Pulichintala Dam reservoir located?
Pulichintala Dam is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 16.800°N, 80.000°E).
What is Pulichintala Dam used for?
Pulichintala Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by AP.