Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC
Sunkesula Barrage
55.7% full
Total capacity
35 hm³
Live storage
26 hm³
River
Krishna
Basin
Krishna
Operator
AP Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
15.880°N, 77.831°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
55.7%vs 7 days ago
+2.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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.
Catchment Weather
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About Sunkesula Barrage
As of July 29, 2026, Sunkesula Barrage is filled to 55.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 19 hm³ of water out of a maximum 35 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 26 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Sunkesula Barrage — 4 data points between July 2, 2026 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 53.5% (July 15, 2026) to a high of 97.2% (July 2, 2026).
It is operated by AP Water Resources Dept. It lies within the Krishna basin at 15.880°N, 77.831°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 55.7%
- Water stored
- 19 hm³
- Total capacity
- 35 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 26 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.2 pts
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- AP Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 15.880°N, 77.831°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 55.7% | 19 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 53.5% | 19 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 53.5% | 19 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sunkesula Barrage?
As of July 29, 2026, Sunkesula Barrage is at 55.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 19 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Sunkesula Barrage reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Sunkesula Barrage is within its normal operating range at 55.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sunkesula Barrage rising or falling?
The level at Sunkesula Barrage is rising — it gained 2.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Sunkesula Barrage hold?
Sunkesula Barrage has a total capacity of 35 hm³, of which about 26 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Sunkesula Barrage reservoir located?
Sunkesula Barrage is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 15.880°N, 77.831°E).