Chennais Drinking Water Lakes Near Full Capacity at 86.53%!
Posted on: 07/Nov/2025 2:00:04 PM
The city’s five major drinking water lakes are brimming with an impressive 86.53% of their total storage capacity, ensuring a healthy water reserve for the coming months.
According to official data, the combined capacity of these reservoirs is 11.757 TMC, of which 10.174 TMC is currently available. The steady inflow from recent rains has significantly boosted storage levels across all lakes.
Here’s the current status of the reservoirs:
– Chembarambakkam: 88.75% full
– Puzhal: 89.51% full
– Poondi: 84.86% full
– Cholavaram: 73.91% full
– Kannankottai: 88.8% full
With most lakes nearing their full capacity, Chennai’s water situation looks promising, providing relief to residents ahead of the northeast monsoon’s peak.
