Chennai Drinking Water Reservoirs Reach 94.5% Storage Capacity
Posted on: 14/Jan/2026 9:10:54 AM
Chennai has recorded a significant improvement in its water security, with 94.5% water storage available in the city’s five main drinking water reservoirs.
The reservoirs supplying drinking water to Chennai-Chembarambakkam, Puzhal, Poondi, Cholavaram, and Kannankottai-have a combined total capacity of 11.757 TMC, out of which 11.111 TMC of water is currently stored.
Chennai Reservoir Water Levels (Latest Update)
Chembarambakkam Reservoir: 99.78%
Puzhal (Red Hills) Reservoir: 100%
Poondi Reservoir: 100%
Cholavaram Reservoir: 47.18%
Kannankottai–Thervoy Kandigai Reservoir: 86.6%
