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Annual Water Level Fluctuation (Pre-monsoon)

nnual water level fluctuation refers to the difference in water level between a
specific season of the previous year and the current year. This fluctuation can have
Asignificant impacts on both natural and human systems. Policymakers and water N
managers play a crucial role in monitoring and managing water resources to minimize
these impacts and ensure long-term sustainability. Figure 33 depicts the Annual Water W E
Level Fluctuation during the period of June 2022 to June 2023. This data provides an
estimate of Ground Water recharge by analyzing changes in water levels in observation
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wells. The method utilized is based on the concept that an increase in water-table
Scale
elevation measured in shallow wells indicates the addition of recharge throughout the
Kms
water level, resulting in positive values. Conversely, negative values suggest a decrease in
0 12.5 25 50 75 100
water level. To simplify the understanding of annual water level fluctuations between
June 2022 and June 2023, they have categorized into six classes, as illustrated in Figure
33. An analysis of the district-level coverage for these categories has also conducted and
presented in Table 32. Out of a total area of 10,925,006.26 acres, approximately 47.3%
experienced negative fluctuation, with 37.4% falling within the -1 to 0 category. The
district of Bhiwani exhibited the maximum decline, followed by Sirsa and Mahendragarh.
On the other hand, Yamunanagar district displayed the highest positive fluctuation,
followed by Ambala and Jind district had the largest area falling within the most
significant fluctuation category. For areas experiencing high negative Ground Water
fluctuations, potential solutions include artificial recharge, rainwater harvesting,
conservation measures, managed aquifer recharge, Ground Water banking, and the
utilization of alternative water sources. Similarly, for areas with high positive Ground
Water fluctuations, solutions such as Ground Water pumping, land use management,
enhanced infiltration, artificial drainage, and stormwater management using green
infrastructure can be considered. Artificial recharge can be accomplished through
methods such as injection wells, infiltration basins, or spreading ponds. Managed aquifer
recharge can involve the use of infiltration galleries, spreading basins, or other
techniques. In some cases, reliance on pumped Ground Water can be reduced by utilizing
alternative water sources such as recycled water or desalinated water. Additionally,
effective management of Ground Water resources necessitates ongoing monitoring, data
collection, and collaboration among stakeholders.

Table 32. District-wise Annual Ground Water Level Fluctuation (m)
June 2022 - June 2023

Category wise Area in Acres

District TGA < -2 -2 to -1 -1 to 0 0 - 1 1 - 2 > 2

Ambala 388943.27 27294.26 16632.44 79323.96 194898.11 42647.29 28147.21

Bhiwani 848064.36 241769.08 40364.20 310013.71 228036.93 17477.28 10403.14

Charkhi Dadri 332603.33 23982.04 79809.07 183993.33 44818.89 0.00 0.00

Faridabad 183104.81 0.00 0.00 119398.76 63706.05 0.00 0.00

Fatehabad 627152.49 14198.15 55169.95 205670.32 283962.96 66122.80 2028.31
Gurugram 310858.09 0.00 0.00 188664.19 121795.87 398.03 0.00

Hisar 984219.22 389.94 3899.44 39774.31 556060.46 373176.62 10918.44

Jhajjar 453190.57 386.68 1546.73 155445.91 279957.31 15853.94 0.00

Jind 667677.71 393.91 6302.56 74449.02 436452.45 131565.99 18513.78

Kaithal 572542.29 2866.81 22115.37 210505.53 273165.74 50783.44 13105.40

Karnal 622704.60 18411.11 36413.08 200476.51 221751.57 101056.53 44595.80

Kurukshetra 378070.65 1449.94 28998.71 222565.08 115632.35 9424.58 0.00

Mahendragarh 469252.40 149795.22 107677.73 115227.09 28608.11 24634.76 43309.49
Mewat 372387.24 0.00 0.00 220492.44 149036.56 2858.24 0.00

Palwal 335815.70 404.11 3636.99 215390.82 116383.78 0.00 0.00
Panchkula 221900.29 11177.81 14075.76 56717.05 122127.96 16973.72 827.99

Panipat 313329.14 1564.69 32467.31 179156.99 75105.11 23470.35 1564.69

Rewari 393885.37 860.95 11622.85 303054.97 64571.37 6887.61 6887.61

Rohtak 431198.23 0.00 0.00 78627.81 320366.48 30531.01 1672.93

Sirsa 1056868.09 17519.40 28112.53 492172.96 495024.95 15482.26 8555.99

Sonipat 524356.81 3583.30 66490.20 344395.32 99934.37 6768.46 3185.16

Yamunanagar 436881.64 9075.92 13613.88 88283.92 213284.05 86221.21 26402.67

Haryana 10925006.26 525123.33 568948.80 4083800.01 450468 1.44 1022334.11 220118.60
Figure 33. Annual Water Level Fluctuation
Source: GWC, HARYANA/ GIS Based
(June 2022 - June 2023) Data Source-GWC, Haryana
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