Strong start for monsoon: June rainfall jumps 30% above normal in Haryana

Time of India

30-06-2025

Gurgaon: Monsoon's arrival to the country ahead of schedule precipitated surplus rain in June, with Haryana recording rainfall at 71.7mm this June, 30% higher than the average considered normal for this month.
Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows a skewed pattern of district-wise rainfall over the month. Gurgaon, where monsoon's arrival was declared two days ago, recorded a marginal surplus of 3% for now.
The city logged rainfall at 48.6mm till Monday afternoon, slightly higher than 47.1mm considered normal for June. In neighbouring districts, Nuh (97.8mm, +99%) and Rewari (94.9 mm, +89%) received abundant rain, but Faridabad (-43%), Kaithal (-42%) and Panipat (-38%) posted deficits.
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Yamunanagar topped the chart, with 299.8mm of rainfall, more than double the normal level for the month. Chandigarh (213mm) and Kurukshetra (174.7mm) followed close behind, and other south Haryana districts -- Mahendergarh (+104%) and Hisar (+74%) also saw higher than usual rainfall.
Monsoon in central and eastern Haryana districts appeared to be weaker. Jind (-41%), Kaithal (-42%) and Faridabad (-43%) were in the negative, which could be worrying for farmers and cities if the trend continued over the next few weeks.
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Experts said rainfall disparities were too early to call for the state as monsoon normally covers all of Haryana by the end of June. Still, erratic rainfall patterns year after year can indicate effects of climate crisis.
"After heatwave conditions in early June, southwest monsoon arrived in Delhi and surrounding areas early. While last year's delayed monsoon brought heavy rains, an early onset this year does not necessarily mean NCR will be spared intense rainfall and flooding.
Our analysis shows that over the past 40 years (1982–2022), Delhi has experienced a high frequency of both deficient and excessive rainfall years. We are witnessing a glimpse of what climate change could mean for cities," said Dr Vishwas Chitale, senior programme lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Dr Chitale said skewed rainfall can strain urban infrastructure and disrupt lives, and govts should start looking at ways to climate-proof Indian cities.
Others pointed out that above-normal rainfall in June does not necessarily mean monsoon showers will be abundant for the rest of the rainy season. "Gurgaon needs more than just 'normal' rainfall to recharge its fast-depleting groundwater. Given the city's high population density and dependence on rain-fed recharge zones, this level of rainfall (June) offers little respite," said a senior hydrologist from the Haryana Water Resources Authority.
According to IMD's forecast, this year's monsoon is expected to be above-normal for Haryana.
Downpour brings city to standstill, roads flooded
The city recorded a 30-minute spell of showers on Monday afternoon, and another round in the evening (which will likely increase the city's June surplus in final figures).
Residents of Sector 41 said their localities were waterlogged despite a project to improve drainage system of the area.
"This is lakhs of rupees down the drain, which doesn't carry any rainwater," said Puneet Pahwa, a resident.
Commuters said they were stuck in traffic jams as rainwater flooded the Old Delhi Road near Shani Mandir. "Traffic cops from Maruti are heavily outnumbered. Roads are congested and nothing seems to be moving," said Madan Sharma, who was caught in the chaos.