Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Sholayar
22.4% full
Total capacity
143 hm³
Live storage
143 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
10.298°N, 76.880°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
22.4%vs 7 days ago
-4.1%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Sholayar
As of July 30, 2026, Sholayar is filled to 22.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 32 hm³ of water out of a maximum 143 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 4.1 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Sholayar — 9 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.7% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 37.4% (July 16, 2026).
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 22.4%
- Water stored
- 32 hm³
- Total capacity
- 143 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 4.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 10.298°N, 76.880°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 22.4% | 32 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 26.6% | 38 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 33.8% | 48 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 37.4% | 53 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 36.4% | 52 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 17.3% | 25 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 42 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 24.8% | 35 |
| 31 May 2026 | 0.7% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sholayar?
As of July 30, 2026, Sholayar is at 22.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 32 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Sholayar reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Sholayar is low at 22.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sholayar rising or falling?
The level at Sholayar is falling — it dropped 4.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Sholayar hold?
Sholayar has a total capacity of 143 hm³.
Where is Sholayar reservoir located?
Sholayar is located in Tamil Nadu, India (coordinates 10.298°N, 76.880°E).
What is Sholayar used for?
Sholayar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.