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Long-term Water Level Fluctuation (Post-monsoon)

he long-term Ground Water level variations in October are also referred to as
post-monsoon Ground Water level fluctuations. Figure 38 presents a map
Tshowing the 20-year Ground Water level fluctuations from October 2003 to
October 2023. These fluctuations have been categorized into 11 classes, as mentioned in
Table 37. The map illustrates the prevalence of negative fluctuation categories in the
state, indicating Ground Water depletion.

Bhiwani, Fatehabad, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Mahendragarh, and Sirsa have experienced
significant water depletion. 15.5% of the state's area exhibits negative fluctuation values
below -20 m. Conversely, Hisar, Rohtak, Sonipat, and Jhajjar show positive fluctuation
values, indicating water recharge. Areas facing waterlogging issues only exhibit positive
fluctuation values, while the rest show negative fluctuations. The majority of negative
fluctuation values fall under the <-20 to -10 m category, indicating a water depletion
rate of more than 50 cm/year in most areas of Haryana. Fatehabad district has the
highest coverage of <-20 m Ground Water fluctuation category (52.9% of its total area),
followed by Kurukshethra (43.9%), Kaithal (43.4%), and Sirsa (24.9%). Approximately
49% of the total geographical area of Hisar and 52% of Rohtak show positive fluctuation
values, indicating waterlogging conditions in these areas.
Solutions for areas experiencing high negative Ground Water level fluctuations include
implementing water conservation measures, practising rainwater harvesting in tanks
or underground reservoirs, artificial recharge through wells or infiltration, and
managed aquifer recharge (MAR) techniques involving crop diversification. Promoting
efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation and controlled injection of water into
aquifers can also be effective. Solutions for regions with strong positive fluctuation could
include increased infiltration, land use management, Ground Water pumping
regulation, and stormwater management with green infrastructure.

Table 37. District-wise Long-term Water Level Fluctuation (m), October 2003 - October 2023

Category wise Area in '000 Acres

District TGA < -20 -20 to -10 -10 to -5 -5 to -3 -3 to -1 -1 to 0 0 - 1 1 - 3 3 - 5 5 - 10 > 10

Ambala 388.94 26.01 113.02 90.41 55.44 66.10 17.91 11.09 7.25 0.85 0.85 0.00

Bhiwani 848.06 166.87 67.41 84.89 75.32 160.21 98.21 62.00 69.91 42.86 19.97 0.42

Charkhi Dadri 332.60 95.14 52.29 23.59 21.62 35.38 54.65 33.02 16.51 0.39 0.00 0.00

Faridabad 183.10 2.40 89.35 84.14 4.81 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Fatehabad 627.15 331.83 84.78 62.88 24.34 53.14 33.67 23.12 13.39 0.00 0.00 0.00

Gurugram 310.86 57.32 159.61 47.76 9.15 14.73 4.78 3.98 7.56 3.18 2.79 0.00

Hisar 984.22 0.78 1.56 67.85 66.68 112.30 108.40 135.70 274.52 137.65 78.77 0.00

Jhajjar 453.19 0.00 2.71 8.51 7.73 33.25 33.25 87.78 221.96 48.34 9.67 0.00

Jind 667.68 27.18 217.04 139.44 70.12 72.87 32.69 45.69 53.97 8.67 0.00 0.00

Kaithal 572.54 248.59 239.99 60.20 19.25 4.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Karnal 622.70 28.64 321.99 100.24 54.82 81.83 20.87 9.41 2.86 2.05 0.00 0.00

Kurukshetra 378.07 166.02 197.55 13.77 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Mahendragarh 469.25 185.95 126.35 76.69 24.63 20.26 6.75 3.97 6.36 7.15 8.34 2.78
Mewat 372.39 4.49 32.67 99.63 62.47 134.75 27.77 6.12 3.27 1.22 0.00 0.00

Palwal 335.82 0.00 10.51 228.73 55.77 31.52 8.08 0.40 0.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 N

Panchkula 221.90 0.00 11.18 132.48 49.68 23.60 2.48 1.66 0.83 0.00 0.00 0.00

Panipat 313.33 14.47 128.70 88.80 39.51 33.64 3.91 2.74 1.17 0.39 0.00 0.00

Rewari 393.89 78.35 78.35 120.53 70.60 31.42 5.60 3.44 4.74 0.43 0.43 0.00 W E

Rohtak 431.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.42 6.27 34.30 166.04 205.35 17.57 1.25 0.00

Sirsa 1056.87 259.12 155.64 315.76 151.56 81.89 37.08 22.82 29.33 3.67 0.00 0.00

Sonipat 524.36 2.39 66.09 65.30 39.81 94.76 72.06 66.49 105.11 10.35 1.99 0.00 S

Yamunanagar 436.88 0.41 27.64 54.04 96.12 140.68 77.15 23.93 16.50 0.00 0.41 0.00 Scale

Haryana 10925.01 1695.97 2184.42 1965.63 1000.59 1233.92 680.41 710.21 1041.39 284.77 124.48 3.20

Kms
0 12.5 25 50 75 100
Source: GWC, HARYANA/ GIS Based

Figure 38. Long-term Water Level Fluctuation
(October 2003 - October 2023) Data Source-GWC, Haryana
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