Haryana records highest rainfall in 27 years

As heavy rains continue to batter Haryana, damaging crops and disrupting lives, the state has recorded its highest cumulative monsoon rainfall in 27 years. Between June 1 and September 2, the state has received 498.4 mm of rainfall, against a normal of 357.3 mm — 39% above average.

Monsoon 2025 (June 1 – Sept 2)

State average rainfall: 498.4 mm (normal: 357.3 mm): 39% excess

Last highest: 1998 – 698 mm (39.6% above normal)

Districts with “large excess” rainfall

Fatehabad: +132% (508.9 mm vs 219.2 mm)

Mahendragarh: +124% (769.1 mm vs 344.1 mm)

Jhajjar: +103% (641 mm vs 316.5 mm)

Kurukshetra: +82% | Hisar: +77% | Rewari: +68% | Nuh: +65% | Sirsa: +60%

Deficient districts: Panchkula (-24%), Ambala (-23%)

Crop damage claims (via e-Kshatipurti portal)

Total: 52,139 farmers | 3.33 lakh acres | 1,214 villages

Bhiwani: 11,861 farmers | 75,000 acres

Hisar: 10,408 farmers | 66,000 acres

Rohtak: 6,884 farmers | 46,000 acres

Alert: Orange alert for Sept 3; relief expected in north & central Haryana by Sept 4, but south Haryana may see continued rain.

The last time the state witnessed such heavy monsoon showers was in 1998, when it received 698 mm of rainfall during the June-September period, which was 39.6% above normal. “This year, however, could breach the 1998 figure in the state, as the monsoon period is still left,” said Surender Paul, Director, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh.

Explaining the reasons for the surge, Paul said: “It is raining excessively in Haryana these days. There are two main reasons. One is a western disturbance and the other is the monsoon. In addition to this, a low-pressure area has been developed over Rajasthan, which is contributing to rainfall in the southern part of Haryana.”

Districts worst affected

According to the IMD, Fatehabad tops the chart with 132% excess rainfall, receiving 508.9 mm against a normal of 219.2 mm. Mahendragarh follows with 124% excess (769.1 mm against 344.1 mm), while Jhajjar recorded 103% excess (641 mm against 316.5 mm).

Other districts facing “large excess” rainfall include Kurukshetra (82%), Hisar (77%), Rewari (68%), Nuh (65%) and Sirsa (60%). In the “excess” category are Charkhi Dadri (50%), Rohtak (48%), Palwal (46%), Gurugram (39%), Panipat (36%), Bhiwani (32%) and Yamunanagar (29%).

Surprisingly, Panchkula and Ambala recorded deficient rainfall, at 24% and 23% below normal, respectively.

Crop damage claims pile up

To address farmers’ grievances, the Haryana Government has extended the e-Kshatipurti portal till September 10, allowing flood-hit farmers to register claims for damage to kharif 2025 crops. So far, 52,139 farmers across 1,214 villages have reported losses on 3.33 lakh acres.

Bhiwani leads with 11,861 farmers registering 75,000 acres across 58 villages. Hisar follows with 10,408 farmers reporting losses on 66,000 acres in 81 villages, while Rohtak has 6,884 farmers listing 46,000 acres across 40 villages.

Meanwhile, the government has directed all field officers to remain at their headquarters till September 5, with no leave allowed without prior clearance from the Chief Secretary or Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department.

On the forecast, IMD’s Surender Paul said: “There is an orange alert for September 3 in Haryana. From late September 3 to September 4, there will be relief in north and central Haryana, but rainfall could persist in south Haryana.”