Reservoir · Punjab · India · CWC · NORTHERN region
Ranjit Sagar (Thein)
Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir
45.8% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
45.8%vs 7 days ago
+11.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+8.9%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: NORTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir
As of July 30, 2026, Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is filled to 45.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,074 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 risen by 11.0 percentage points, and it is 8.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 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
- 45.8%
- Water stored
- 1,074 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,280 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,910 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 11.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 8.9 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Ravi
- River basin
- Indus
- Operator
- PSPCL
- Coordinates
- 32.534°N, 75.656°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 45.8% | 1,074 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 817 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 695 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 744 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 744 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 842 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 53.9% | 1,263 |
| 31 May 2026 | 17.6% | 412 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir?
As of July 30, 2026, Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is at 45.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,074 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Ranjit Sagar Dam / Thein Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 45.8% 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 rising — it gained 11.0 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.