Reservoir · Maharashtra · India · CWC · WESTERN region
Upper Wardha
52.3% full
Total capacity
564 hm³
Live storage
564 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
21.275°N, 78.057°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
52.3%vs 7 days ago
+1.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+5.2%year-over-year
7-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: WESTERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Upper Wardha
As of July 30, 2026, Upper Wardha is filled to 52.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 295 hm³ of water out of a maximum 564 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.0 pts), and it is 5.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Upper Wardha — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 42.0% (June 22, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (September 21, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 52.3%
- Water stored
- 295 hm³
- Total capacity
- 564 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 21.275°N, 78.057°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 52.3% | 295 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 289 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 51.0% | 287 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 51.1% | 288 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 257 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 43.8% | 247 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 45.4% | 256 |
| 31 May 2026 | 50.9% | 287 |
| 29 May 2026 | 46.3% | 261 |
| 21 May 2026 | 47.0% | 265 |
| 14 May 2026 | 47.9% | 270 |
| 7 May 2026 | 48.9% | 276 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Upper Wardha?
As of July 30, 2026, Upper Wardha is at 52.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 295 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Upper Wardha reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Upper Wardha is within its normal operating range at 52.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Upper Wardha rising or falling?
The level at Upper Wardha has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.0 points).
How much water can Upper Wardha hold?
Upper Wardha has a total capacity of 564 hm³.
Where is Upper Wardha reservoir located?
Upper Wardha is located in Maharashtra, India (coordinates 21.275°N, 78.057°E).
What is Upper Wardha used for?
Upper Wardha is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.