1. Flood Overview & Agricultural Impact
Haryana is currently grappling with a serious flood crisis. Across nearly 3 lakh acres of farmland in 1,003 villages, affected farmers have sought relief via crop damage claims—filed through the e‑Kshatipurti portal, the government’s digital compensation platform.
This surge in claims comes amid elevated water levels in major rivers—the Yamuna, Markanda, Tangri, and Ghaggar—putting districts across the state on high alert. In Faridabad, for instance, authorities have issued evacuation warnings for 14 villages, including Basantpur, Kidawali, Lalpur, and Mohna, following the release of excess water from the Yamuna’s Hathnikund barrage, prompting precautionary relocation measures.
2. District-Wise Agricultural Submergence & Portal Coverage
While the portal covers 1,402 villages across 12 districts, the actual land affected varies significantly by district. Let’s break down both the e‑Kshatipurti coverage and the known instances of submergence.
a) Portal Coverage by District
According to official data, the distribution of villages covered by the portal is:
- Rohtak: 41 villages
- Hisar: 86 villages
- Charkhi Dadri: 34 villages
- Palwal: 59 villages
- Sirsa: 6 villages
- Bhiwani: 43 villages
- Rewari: 7 villages
- Kurukshetra: 75 villages
- Yamunanagar: all 600 villages
- Nuh: 166 villages
- Fatehabad: 21 villages
- Jhajjar: all 264 villages
In the initial phase (until August 31, 2025), only 188 villages across the seven districts of Hisar, Bhiwani, Rohtak, Palwal, Charkhi Dadri, Rewari and Sirsa were covered, but subsequent extensions broadened coverage significantly to total 1,402 villages.
b) Submergence by District
The most detailed flood-depth and submergence data (as of August 21) highlights:
- Rohtak: ~9,724 acres submerged across 71 villages (0.6–2 ft depth)
- Bhiwani: ~9,425 acres in 31 villages, with 3,965 acres still under water in 27 villages (depth: 1–2.5 ft)
- Hisar: ~2,032 acres submerged in 34 villages
- Nuh: ~4,105 acres submerged across 53 villages (though local legislators contest and estimate up to 7,000 acres)
The state acknowledged that nearly 30,315 acres remained submerged as of August 21, with an extensive dewatering operation underway using over 1,452 pumps (total capacity ~7,684 cusecs)—expected to clear by August 31.
c) Portal Registrations and Coverage Gaps
By September 1, a total of 38,286 farmers had registered crop damage claims covering 2,42,945 acres across the 1,402 villages.
Another snapshot from September 3 emphasized that nearly 4 lakh acres of crop damage claims had been filed—highlighting rapid escalation in filings following deadline extensions.
Furthermore, a separate update reported 10,266 farmers from 81 villages had registered affecting over 65,235 acres, a figure expected to grow as more villages were added to the portal.
3. The e-Kshatipurti Portal: Timeline, Extensions & Purpose
- Launch: Initially launched mid‑August for seven districts (188 villages).
- Extension: Expanded to 12 districts (1,402 villages) with deadline extended first to September 10, and then further to September 15.
- Function: Allows flood‑affected farmers to register claims, after which revenue officials carry out Special Girdawari (damage verification) and trigger compensation as per state disaster norms.
The portal has facilitated filing for close to 4 lakh acres worth of damage, while the state has allocated ₹636 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), with funds also provided to Public Health Engineering and deputy commissioners for local relief efforts.
4. Integrating District Data into the broader narrative
Flood Severity Meets Digital Access
Districts like Rohtak and Bhiwani emerged as the worst-hit in terms of submergence (over 9,000 acres each). Being among the earlier portal coverage zones, affected farmers there likely had faster access to relief. Hisar and Nuh—though less submerged by reported figures—also saw active claims and, in Nuh’s case, contested on-ground realities.
Portal Reach vs. Reality
Despite broad portal coverage across 1,402 villages, some deeply affected areas—especially marginal or contested ones—might still lag in claim filings. The swelling numbers of acres registered reflect increased outreach efficiency but may yet underrepresent actual loss, especially in places like Nuh.
Speed of Response
The incremental deadline pushes (to September 10 and then 15) illustrate the state’s adaptive urgency—balancing bureaucratic processes with ground realities to ensure maximum farmer inclusion.
5. Summary Table: Key Districts at a Glance
| District | Villages Covered via Portal | Approx. Submerged Acres | Filing Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohtak | 41 | ~9,724 (71 villages) | Early portal inclusion; likely organized filing |
| Bhiwani | 43 | ~9,425 total; ~3,965 (27 vlg) | Moderate portal reach; dewatering underway |
| Hisar | 86 | ~2,032 (34 villages) | Significant rainfall; portal expanded later |
| Nuh | 166 | ~4,105 (53 villages; contested higher) | Contested data; portal opens access |
| Others (e.g., Yamunanagar, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Palwal, etc.) | Varying counts up to full district cover | Data pending | Portal could bring new claims in ongoing days |
6. What’s Next?
- Urgent Verifications: Rapid completions of Special Girdawari for fair and quick compensation.
- Closing the Data Gaps: Ensuring contested or under-represented areas (like parts of Nuh) are included through outreach.
- Infrastructure & Resilience: Restoration, drainage, and stronger flood defenses, particularly in hard-hit districts.
- Transparent Disbursement: Earmarked funds and SDRF support must translate into timely relief.
Conclusion
Haryana’s flood aftermath underscores an evolving intersection of crisis and digital response. The district-wise data paints a clearer picture:
- Rohtak and Bhiwani stand out in terms of extent of crop submergence.
- The e-Kshatipurti portal’s expanded reach across all affected districts facilitated unprecedented farmer participation—up to 4 lakh acres registered.
- Yet, discrepancies between portal coverage and actual ground conditions (e.g., in Nuh and others) indicate ongoing challenges.
