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Depth to Water Level (Post-monsoon)

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istrict-wise depth to the water level (DWL) in Haryana 0 12.5 25 50 75 100
during the post-monsoon season was assessed using
Dapproximately 2,100 ground survey points for the years
2003, 2013, and 2023. The DWL is categorized into seven classes,
as shown in Figure 28 and Figure 29 for the post-monsoon
season. Figure 28 displays the DWL for 2023, while Figure 29
provides a comparison of DWL for 2003, 2013, and 2023,
allowing for an assessment of changes in waterlogging and water
stress conditions. The coverage of severely waterlogged areas
was higher in 2013 compared to 2023. This indicates the
effectiveness of water logging management strategies
implemented in Haryana. The potential waterlogged areas have
a larger coverage during the post-monsoon season compared to
the pre-monsoon season. Table 26, Table 27, Table 28 and
Annexure V present the category-wise and district-wise area
coverage of post-monsoon DWL in Haryana for the years 2023,
2003, 2013 and 2024, respectively.
This map assists in making decisions regarding the type of water
management activities needed in specific districts or regions.
The larger coverage of severely stressed Ground Water areas
indicates the requirement for water harvesting structures and
water conservation strategies, while the severely waterlogged
category necessitates immediate water removal strategies. The
area coverage under the severely water-stressed category has
gradually increased over the past 20 years. Districts like
Mahendragarh, Kaithal, Kurukshethra, Sirsa, Fatehabad and
Bhiwani are most affected and require urgent water
conservation strategies. Interestingly, Gurugram, despite its
proximity to the Yamuna River and its potential for Ground
Water recharge, has transitioned from a potentially water-
stressed region in 2003 to a severely water-stressed category in

2023. Additionally, a new patch under the severely water-

stressed category has emerged parallel to the Yamuna River,

primarily spanning the Panipat and Sonipat districts, posing a

serious issue in terms of Ground Water conditions.

Figure 28. Depth to Water Level October 2023
Data Source-GWC, Haryana
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