Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Tungabhadra
Tungabhadra Dam
26.4% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
26.4%vs 7 days ago
-7.4%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Tungabhadra Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Tungabhadra Dam is filled to 26.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 865 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,996 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 2,933 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 7.4 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Tungabhadra Dam — 11 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 3.3% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 33.8% (July 29, 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
- 26.4%
- Water stored
- 865 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,996 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,933 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 7.4 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Tungabhadra
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KA/AP
- Coordinates
- 15.258°N, 76.325°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 26.4% | 865 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 33.8% | 1,014 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 19.5% | 638 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 25.0% | 749 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 17.6% | 576 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 24.1% | 721 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 11.8% | 387 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 3.3% | 108 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 8.8% | 264 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 3.6% | 116 |
| 31 May 2026 | 8.8% | 287 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tungabhadra Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Tungabhadra Dam is at 26.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 865 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Tungabhadra Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Tungabhadra Dam is low at 26.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tungabhadra Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tungabhadra Dam is falling — it dropped 7.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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.