Geography, Climate and Irrigation
Southwest of Kanwari is desert, but the rest of the surrounding area is fertile plains. Kanwari has three large ponds: Bada Johad, Jharna, and Mundhala Johad. The fields are irrigated by the Sunder sub-branch extension of the Hansi-Butana branch of the Western Jamuna Canal.
Kanwari has a continental climate, with very hot summers and relatively cool winters. Summer starts in April and lasts till the middle of October. May is the hottest month, with the maximum day temperatures in the 48 °C (118 °F) range. Hisar experiences a weak monsoon, from late June to September, with about 15 inches (380 mm) of rain. Winter starts in November and is mild and sunny, although temperatures may reach freezing on some nights.
The climate of the district is characterised by its dryness and extremes of temperature. It is a semi-arid region and agriculture is supported mainly by canals and ground water irrigation. Kanwari lies 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from the northeast edge of the Thar Desert. Hot winds, locally known as 'Loo', are strong and frequent from May to July. Intermittent dust storms are common. In the winter some rain is received due to western disturbances.
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