The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra city, located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is facing potential damage as a result of the rising water level of the Yamuna River. Heavy rainfall in the region, including Uttar Pradesh, has caused the river to overflow, reaching the compound walls of the Taj Mahal.
According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) of India, the water level near the Taj Mahal rose to 499 feet on Tuesday, surpassing the warning level of 151.4 meters and approaching the dangerous level of 152.4 meters.
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Local media sources report that the last time the river flooded to the walls of the Taj Mahal was 45 years ago, in 1978. CWC data shows that in that year, the river’s highest flood level near the monument was recorded at 154.76 meters.
Visuals captured on Tuesday show the Taj Mahal’s red sandstone boundary wall surrounded by muddy water, with debris floating in it. The mausoleum itself remains untouched by the river.
Yamuna river banks flood along the Taj Mahal in Agra on July 17, 2023. (PAWAN SHARMA/AFP via Getty Images)
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), responsible for the preservation of the Taj Mahal and other monuments in the country, has stated that there is currently no serious concern about the monument. However, if heavy rainfall persists and the water level remains high, the situation will be reassessed.
Unfortunately, other nearby monuments and gardens, such as the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, known as the “baby Taj,” and Mehtab Bagh, have been submerged and damaged. The garden area of Mehtab Bagh has been completely destroyed due to the flooding.
Tourists from all over the world continue to visit the Taj Mahal, unaffected by the rising water levels. One visitor, Mathew Kreton, described the experience as both astonishing and beautiful.
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In contrast, local residents are worried about the possibility of the river eventually reaching their homes. They have taken precautions by raising their belongings to prevent them from being carried away by the floodwaters.
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