Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC
Veeranam
18.4% full
Total capacity
41 hm³
Live storage
41 hm³
Basin
Cauvery
Primary use
drinking/irrigation
Operator
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
11.293°N, 79.539°E
Last updated
2026-08-21
Current fill
18.4%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Veeranam
As of August 21, 2026, Veeranam is filled to 18.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 8 hm³ of water out of a maximum 41 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Veeranam — 1 data points between August 21, 2026 and August 21, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 18.4% (August 21, 2026) to a high of 18.4% (August 21, 2026).
It is operated by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept primarily for drinking/irrigation. It lies within the Cauvery basin at 11.293°N, 79.539°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 18.4%
- Water stored
- 8 hm³
- Total capacity
- 41 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Drinking/irrigation
- River basin
- Cauvery
- Operator
- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 11.293°N, 79.539°E
- Last updated
- August 21, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 18.4% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Veeranam?
As of August 21, 2026, Veeranam is at 18.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 8 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Veeranam reservoir full?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Veeranam is critically low at 18.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Veeranam rising or falling?
The level at Veeranam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Veeranam hold?
Veeranam has a total capacity of 41 hm³.
Where is Veeranam reservoir located?
Veeranam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Cauvery basin (coordinates 11.293°N, 79.539°E).
What is Veeranam used for?
Veeranam is used primarily for drinking/irrigation, and is managed by Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept.