More than 54 percent water stock is present in the reservoirs of South India

04-Jul-2025 08:10 PM

Chennai. The water stock in 45 major dams and reservoirs of South India has reached over 54 percent of their total storage capacity, which is expected to ensure better irrigation for both Kharif and upcoming Rabi crops.

Except Andhra Pradesh, all South Indian states have water levels above 50 percent. In Tamil Nadu, the water level has reached 91 percent, significantly improving the condition of Kharif crops. The Mettur dam is nearly full, and the Sholayar dam is already filled.

Overall, 29.734 billion cubic meters (BCM) of water is stored in the 45 dams and reservoirs of South India, which is 54.12 percent of the total capacity of 54.939 BCM.

Due to relatively lower rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, reservoir levels have not risen much there, but abundant rains in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka have led to substantial increases in water levels. Rainfall in Telangana is gradually normalizing.

In the western region, water levels have also increased. The 50 major dams in this region have a total storage capacity of 37.357 BCM, with 16.693 BCM or about 45 percent currently stored. Goa's only reservoir is completely full, while Maharashtra’s reservoirs are at over 53 percent capacity and Gujarat’s are at around 35 percent.

Continued heavy rainfall in Gujarat is expected to boost reservoir levels further. Rainfall is also being reported in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

In the northern region, water levels in 11 reservoirs have increased rapidly. They now hold 7.393 BCM, or 37.27 percent, of the total storage capacity of 19.836 BCM.

Rajasthan’s reservoirs are at 60 percent capacity, and due to heavy rainfall in Kota, eight gates of a dam had to be opened. Reservoirs in Punjab have reached 35 percent capacity, while Himachal Pradesh dams are at 28 percent.