Current status
Water level
40.8 / 77 ft
Storage
0.51 TMC
Full capacity
2.89 TMC
Fill %
17.68%
Inflow
0 cusecs
Outflow
150 cusecs
All-time high storage
2.75 TMC, 2023-12-23
All-time low storage
0.06 TMC, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 40.80 ft | 0.51 TMC | 0 | 150 |
| 2026-10-05 | 41.20 ft | 0.53 TMC | 115 | 150 |
| 2026-10-03 | 41.55 ft | 0.54 TMC | 80 | 300 |
| 2026-10-02 | 42.05 ft | 0.56 TMC | 114 | 300 |
| 2026-10-01 | 42.25 ft | 0.57 TMC | 57 | 50 |
| 2026-09-30 | 42.25 ft | 0.57 TMC | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-09-29 | 42.55 ft | 0.58 TMC | 59 | 300 |
| 2026-09-28 | 43.10 ft | 0.60 TMC | 36 | 300 |
| 2026-09-26 | 44.15 ft | 0.64 TMC | 100 | 300 |
| 2026-09-25 | 44.60 ft | 0.66 TMC | 102 | 300 |
| 2026-09-24 | 45.05 ft | 0.68 TMC | 111 | 300 |
| 2026-09-23 | 45.50 ft | 0.70 TMC | 111 | 300 |
| 2026-09-22 | 45.95 ft | 0.72 TMC | 60 | 300 |
| 2026-09-21 | 46.50 ft | 0.74 TMC | 529 | 300 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Perunchani Dam?
Perunchani Dam's water level today (2026-10-06) is 40.8 ft, which is 52.99% of its full level of 77 ft.
What is the current storage of Perunchani Dam?
Perunchani Dam is storing 0.51 TMC today (2026-10-06), which is 17.68% of its full capacity of 2.89 TMC.
What is the inflow into Perunchani Dam today?
The inflow into Perunchani Dam today (2026-10-06) is 0 cusecs, with an outflow of 150 cusecs.
Is Perunchani Dam full?
No — Perunchani Dam is currently low, at 17.68% of its full capacity.
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