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Hydrographs

ydrographs are graphical representations of water flow through a watershed over a specific period,
typically during a storm. Graph 4 displays the hydrograph for Haryana, illustrating water level
Hvariations over time in relation to annual average rainfall. The data includes average pre and post-
monsoon water level data from 2000 to 2023 and rainfall data from 2000 to 2023. The water level has been
decreasing over the past two decades, with a higher rate of decrease during the pre-monsoon period. The
average depth to the water level decreased from approximately 11 mbgl in 2000 to 22 mbgl in 2023, an average
decrease of 11 mbgl over 22 years. Fluctuations in the water level correspond to years with high or low rainfall.
The highest annual average rainfall occurred in 2008 (about 689 mm), while the lowest occurred in 2006
(about 354 mm) from 2000 to 2023. There does not appear to be a specific trend in rainfall patterns, although a
slight decreasing trend can be observed from 2000 to 2023. Additionally, district-wise hydrographs are
presented from Graph 5 to Graph 26, using Table 18 for rainfall and Annexure-I for the pre and post-monsoon
Water level for respective districts including Ambala, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, Fatehabad,
Gurugram, Hisar, Jind, Jhajjar, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, Mewat, Palwal, Panchkula,
Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, and Yamunanagar. Few districts in Haryana, such as Rohtak, Hisar,
Panchkula, Kaithal and Yamunanagar exhibit an increasing trend of water level from 2022 after a gradual
decreasing. In other hand, Ambala, Bhiwani, and Charkhi Dadri districts exhibited a sudden dip in pre
monsoon water level in 2023 compared to 2022 year. Jind showed an increase in water level during 2022
followed by sudden decrease in 2023. The fluctuations in the waterlevel may be because of the sudden change
in the water use pattern of the corresponding districts. The remaining districts of Haryana follow similar
pattern of decreasing water level, aligning with the overall trend observed in the state. However, some
districts display higher rates of decrease while others show relatively lower rates. These graphs serve several
applications:

Graph 4. State - Haryana (Hydrograph)

Utilization of Hydrographs

Ground Water Efficient Site Investigation Flood Risk
Management Irrigation and Remediation Assessment

This information is crucial for Water level graphs aid in monitoring changes in the water level depth, enabling Water level graphs can assist in The water level depth serves as an indicator for
managing Ground Water resources, farmers to determine the optimal timing for crop irrigation. This helps conserve water tracking Ground Water level changes potential flooding. By monitoring Ground Water
including assessing the sustainability and improve crop yields. Efficient irrigation systems should be implemented in areas during remediation processes. level fluctuations, hydrologists can assess the
of Ground Water extraction and with rapidly depleting water level if Ground Water is the irrigation source, while flood likelihood of flooding and develop suitable flood
recharge. irrigation should be considered if canal water is available, and vice versa. Regardless of management plans.
water availability, maximizing water utilization through efficient irrigation systems or
adjusting cropping patterns is essential.

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