Haryana Monsoon Activity to Remain Weak for a Week; Rain Break Expected Until First Week of September

August 20, 2026

Chandigarh: Monsoon activity in Haryana is expected to weaken further over the coming week, with significant rainfall unlikely across the state as monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea gradually lose strength, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weather system is expected to remain subdued for about a week before monsoon activity picks up again in the first week of September.

Haryana has recorded 257.9 mm of rainfall so far in August, around 14 per cent below normal.

Kurukshetra records highest rainfall

Haryana received varying amounts of rainfall on Wednesday, August 19. Kurukshetra recorded the highest rainfall at 84.5 mm.

Other areas that received significant rainfall included Panchkula with 67.5 mm, Yamunanagar with 60 mm, Fatehabad with 32 mm and Sonipat with 29.5 mm.

The heavy rain also triggered flooding, waterlogging and landslide-related incidents in several parts of Haryana and neighbouring areas.

Tangri River floods 10 colonies in Ambala

The water level of the Tangri River in Ambala Cantt rose sharply late Tuesday night following heavy rainfall in the hills.

The river’s water flow reached around 27,720 cusecs, resulting in water entering nearly 10 surrounding colonies. Water accumulated to a depth of around three feet in some areas at about 11:30 p.m.

Residents had been alerted through announcements by the administration. The water level started receding by Wednesday morning.

Landslide hits Morni Hills

Heavy rainfall in Panchkula’s Morni Hills triggered a landslide, putting several houses at risk.

Villagers have appealed to the administration to take safety measures in the affected area. The Ghaggar River in Panchkula was also reported to be flowing at a high level following the rainfall.

The Alipur-Khatoli bridge in Panchkula was also damaged and closed to vehicular traffic in both directions. People were allowed to cross the bridge on foot.

Youth dies of electrocution in Sonipat

A 30-year-old man, identified as Akash, died of electrocution in Sonipat’s Kabirpur after rainwater reportedly caused a house to become electrically charged.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when Akash was climbing to the roof using an iron staircase. He suffered an electric shock, while family members also received shocks while attempting to rescue him.

Akash died in the incident.

Waterlogging disrupts traffic in Panipat, Faridabad

Heavy rainfall also caused waterlogging on major roads and low-lying areas of Panipat and Faridabad.

The accumulation of rainwater created difficulties for commuters and motorists, particularly during the morning hours.

Debris falls on Kalka-Shimla railway track

Heavy debris fell from a hillside onto the Kalka-Shimla railway section between Gumman and Koti stations at around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

As a precautionary measure, Train No. 52458, the Kalka-Shimla Express, was stopped at Koti station.

The train was carrying 172 passengers, and railway authorities sought assistance from local Army officials to safely evacuate passengers following the incident.

Hisar records highest temperature

Despite the rainfall in several parts of the state, temperatures remained relatively high in some districts.

Hisar was the hottest place in Haryana at 37°C, while the state’s average maximum temperature rose marginally by 0.4°C and remained close to normal.

Other high maximum temperatures included 36.5°C in Narnaul, 36.2°C in Rohtak and 36°C in Bhiwani.

Among areas that received rainfall, Kurukshetra recorded a maximum temperature of 32.5°C, while Gurugram recorded 33°C.

Gurugram records lowest night temperature

The average minimum temperature in Haryana fell by 0.3°C, with nighttime temperatures remaining close to normal across the state.

Gurugram recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 22°C, which was 3.8°C below normal.

Other minimum temperatures included 23.2°C in Chandigarh, 24.5°C in Nuh and Narnaul, and 25.1°C in Panchkula.

Meanwhile, Sirsa recorded the highest nighttime temperature at 27.7°C.

With monsoon winds weakening, Haryana is expected to experience a temporary break in rainfall activity before conditions become more favourable for the monsoon to strengthen again in the first week of September.