- By Nidhi Giri
- Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
UP: The main dome of the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra witnessed water leakage due to incessant rain for the past three days which inundated a garden on the premises, news agency PTI reported. A purported video of the submerged garden on the Taj Mahal premises went viral on Thursday and caught the tourists' attention.
A senior official from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra circle, confirmed there is a leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal due to seepage but assured there is no damage.
Rajkumar Patel, superintending chief of the ASI, Agra circle, told news agency PTI, “Yes, we observed leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. Upon inspection, it was found to be caused by seepage, and no damage has occurred. We verified the condition of the dome using a drone camera.”
On Thursday evening, a 20-second video went viral showing one of the monument's gardens submerged in rainwater. This caught the attention of visiting tourists, many of whom filmed the scene.
🚨🇮🇳 | The symbol of love, Taj Mahal, is flooded. The garden situated in the premises of this beautiful building is submerged. It has been raining continuously for the last 24 hours in Agra. Efforts are on to drain out the water.
— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) September 12, 2024
📌 #Agra | #UttarPradesh | #india#tajmahal… https://t.co/V3YoVyg79y pic.twitter.com/iMTMWxdPv6
A local government-approved tour guide highlighted the importance of the Taj Mahal, stating it is a symbol of pride for Agra and the entire nation, providing employment to hundreds in the tourism industry. Monika Sharma, another government-approved guide, added, "Proper care must be taken of the monument, as it is the only hope for those in the tourism sector."
Agra has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past three days, leading to waterlogging across the city. One of the national highways was flooded, crops were submerged, and even upscale neighborhoods faced water choking.
About Taj Mahal
-An architectural marvel that is also considered one of the most beautiful symbols of love; the Taj Mahal was built in 1632 in memory of a deceased beloved; Mumtaz Mahal.
-It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in Agra. Apart from being one of the most beautiful structures in the history of humanity, the Taj Mahal is also the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan.
-The structure reportedly took a good 22 years to completion, whereas around 20,000 workers were required for its construction. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with being one of the most popular tourist destinations.
