Reservoir · Punjab · India · CWC · NORTHERN region
Ranjit Sagar (Thein)
Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir
53.9% full
Total capacity
3,280 hm³
Live storage
2,910 hm³
River
Ravi
Basin
Indus
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
PSPCL
Coordinates
32.534°N, 75.656°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
53.9%vs 7 days ago
-5.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+13.1%year-over-year
7-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: NORTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir
As of June 4, 2026, Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is filled to 53.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,263 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,280 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 2,910 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 5.2 percentage points, and it is 13.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.0% (February 20, 2025) to a high of 97.1% (September 5, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around January.
It is operated by PSPCL primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Indus basin at 32.534°N, 75.656°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 53.9%
- Water stored
- 1,263 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,280 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,910 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 5.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 13.1 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Ravi
- River basin
- Indus
- Operator
- PSPCL
- Coordinates
- 32.534°N, 75.656°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 53.9% | 1,263 |
| 29 May 2026 | 59.1% | 1,386 |
| 21 May 2026 | 64.3% | 1,507 |
| 14 May 2026 | 66.9% | 1,568 |
| 7 May 2026 | 66.9% | 1,568 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 68.2% | 1,599 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 68.2% | 1,599 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 66.9% | 1,568 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 61.7% | 1,446 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 1,386 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 58.0% | 1,360 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 58.0% | 1,360 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir?
As of June 4, 2026, Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is at 53.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,263 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 53.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is falling — it dropped 5.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir hold?
Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir has a total capacity of 3,280 hm³, of which about 2,910 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir reservoir located?
Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is located in Punjab, India, within the Indus basin (coordinates 32.534°N, 75.656°E).
What is Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir used for?
Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by PSPCL.