Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Tungabhadra
Tungabhadra Dam
9.3% full
Total capacity
2,996 hm³
Live storage
2,933 hm³
River
Tungabhadra
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA/AP
Coordinates
15.258°N, 76.325°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
9.3%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Tungabhadra Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Tungabhadra Dam is filled to 9.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 280 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,996 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 2,933 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Tungabhadra Dam — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 9.3% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 9.3% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by KA/AP primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Krishna basin at 15.258°N, 76.325°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 9.3%
- Water stored
- 280 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,996 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,933 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Tungabhadra
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KA/AP
- Coordinates
- 15.258°N, 76.325°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 9.3% | 280 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tungabhadra Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Tungabhadra Dam is at 9.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 280 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Tungabhadra Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Tungabhadra Dam is critically low at 9.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tungabhadra Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tungabhadra Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Tungabhadra Dam hold?
Tungabhadra Dam has a total capacity of 2,996 hm³, of which about 2,933 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Tungabhadra Dam reservoir located?
Tungabhadra Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 15.258°N, 76.325°E).
What is Tungabhadra Dam used for?
Tungabhadra Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA/AP.