Water from the Yamuna River reached the walls of the Taj Mahal on Sunday as officials reported that river levels rose further, surpassing the danger mark.
The rising Yamuna levels in Agra have also inundated
the homes of some people living along the riverbank.
The water rose following recent rainfall in the lower Himalayan region, which spans parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Agra, Uttar Pradesh: The Yamuna River has swelled near the Taj Mahal pic.twitter.com/I5IWU82OXZ
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Local historian Raj Kishore Raje confirmed that the Yamuna has high water levels similar to those in 2023, and has reached the Taj Mahal’s wall like last time. He added that there is no damage to the monument as its construction is designed to withstand such water levels.
The Mughal-era monument stands on the bank of the Yamuna.
The district administration has stepped up preparations to manage the flood situation, setting up a control room and keeping a close watch on developments.
Meanwhile, the Yamuna River continues to flow above the level mark of 205.33 metres on Sunday morning, following incessant rainfall. The warning mark of the Yamuna for Delhi is 204.5 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation of people starts at 206 metres.
Anticipating the possible flood situation, people residing in the low-lying areas have been shifted to safer locations as a preventive measure.
