A detailed weather report released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on July 21, 2025, highlighted a highly erratic and uneven monsoon pattern across Haryana. The data revealed a stark contrast in rainfall distribution, leading to a “South-North divide” that has puzzled meteorologists and worried farmers.
๐ The Great Rainfall Divide
The IMD report pointed out a significant anomaly where the traditionally drier southern districts received excess rainfall, while the usually wetter northern districts faced a deficit.
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Southern Surplus (Flooding Risk): Districts like Mahendergarh, Rewari, and Nuh recorded a massive rainfall surplus (statistically over 100% to 200% above normal in some blocks). Mahendergarh, often prone to drought, saw waterlogging in fields, with sandy soil unable to absorb the sudden deluge.
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Northern Deficit (Agricultural Stress): conversely, the paddy-growing belt in the north, including Panchkula, Ambala, and Yamunanagar, reported a rainfall deficit. This lack of rain is forcing farmers to rely heavily on groundwater for irrigation, putting additional stress on the state’s power and water resources.
๐ก๏ธ Causes and Concerns
Meteorologists attributed this skew to the changing trajectory of monsoon winds and the interaction with Western Disturbances. The moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea were more active over the southern parts of the state this season, while the Bay of Bengal branch, which usually feeds the north, remained weak.
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Climate Change Indicator: Experts flagged this “erratic behavior” as a classic symptom of climate change, warning that such localized extreme weather events (heavy localized downpours vs. dry spells) are becoming the new normal.
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Advisory: The Agriculture Department has advised farmers in the north to use water judiciously, while those in the south have been asked to ensure proper drainage to prevent crop damage from stagnation.
