Current status
Water level
59.6 / 77 ft
Storage
1410 Mcft
Full capacity
2890 Mcft
Fill %
48.79%
Inflow
107 cusecs
Outflow
350 cusecs
All-time high storage
2,748 Mcft, 2023-12-23
All-time low storage
64 Mcft, 2026-04-04
About Perunchani Dam
Perunchani Dam was built mid-20th century as part of the Kodayar irrigation system serving Kanyakumari.
| River | Kodayar system |
| Location | Kanyakumari District |
| Dam type | Masonry dam |
| Opened | 1953 (construction started 1948) |
| Built by | Travancore–Cochin / later Tamil Nadu PWD |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
Storage trend
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Data available from 2021-02-22.
Last 14 days, day by day
| Date | Water level | Storage | Inflow (cusecs) | Outflow (cusecs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | 59.60 ft | 1,410 Mcft | 107 | 350 |
| 2026-08-21 | 59.95 ft | 1,433 Mcft | 144 | 350 |
| 2026-08-20 | 60.25 ft | 1,452 Mcft | 144 | 350 |
| 2026-08-19 | 60.55 ft | 1,471 Mcft | 107 | 350 |
| 2026-08-18 | 60.90 ft | 1,494 Mcft | 107 | 350 |
| 2026-08-17 | 61.20 ft | 1,516 Mcft | 135 | 350 |
| 2026-08-13 | 62.35 ft | 1,608 Mcft | 181 | 350 |
| 2026-08-12 | 62.55 ft | 1,624 Mcft | 181 | 350 |
| 2026-08-11 | 62.75 ft | 1,640 Mcft | 135 | 350 |
| 2026-08-10 | 63.00 ft | 1,660 Mcft | 182 | 350 |
| 2026-08-09 | 63.35 ft | 1,688 Mcft | 274 | 350 |
| 2026-08-05 | 63.35 ft | 1,688 Mcft | 274 | 350 |
| 2026-08-04 | 63.45 ft | 1,696 Mcft | 334 | 300 |
| 2026-08-03 | 63.45 ft | 1,696 Mcft | 602 | 400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Perunchani Dam?
Perunchani Dam's water level today (2026-08-22) is 59.6 ft, which is 77.4% of its full level of 77 ft.
What is the current storage of Perunchani Dam?
Perunchani Dam is storing 1,410 Mcft today (2026-08-22), which is 48.79% of its full capacity of 2,890 Mcft.
What is the inflow into Perunchani Dam today?
The inflow into Perunchani Dam today (2026-08-22) is 107 cusecs, with an outflow of 350 cusecs.
Is Perunchani Dam full?
Not yet — Perunchani Dam is currently at 48.79% of its full capacity.
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