According to reports, continuous rainfalls have caused water leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal, severely flooding one of its gardens. The situation underscores the urgent need for efficient water management to protect heritage sites like the Taj Mahal.
Agra, like other states, is currently grappling with severe waterlogging as a result of heavy downpours over the past three days. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has carried out a thorough inspection of the dome using drone cameras.
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ASI Reports Suggests ‘No Structural Damage’ To The Taj Mahal
On the ongoing situation, ASI’s Senior Official, Agra Circle, informed that the monument has not endured any damage. In response to the leakage issues in The Taj Mahal, ASI is on high alert and is presently monitoring the situation.
The Superintending Chief of the ASI in Agra, Rajkumar Patel has also acknowledged the leakage, pointing that it is a seepage not a damage to the structure. He stated, “It was discovered after inspection that there was no harm to the dome, it was a seepage.”
IMD Issues Weather Advisory For Severe Rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has previously issued a weather advisory, cautioning the citizens of severe to heavy rainfall in different parts of UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and MP. Reports suggest that the downpour results from a cyclonic depression developing over Central India and advancing towards the northeast.
According to the reports, schools will remain closed until further notice due to harsh weather conditions.
The heavy rainfall in the city has also led to waterlogging across several neighborhoods, affecting a major national route and nearby crops.
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