Water from Yamuna touches walls of Taj Mahal as river rises in Agra

Agra: The Yamuna river crossed the danger mark in Agra on Sunday, with its swelling waters reaching the walls of the Taj Mahal, officials said.

Heavy rainfall in the lower Himalayan region, covering parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, has caused the river to rise, flooding several homes along its banks in Agra.

Local historian Raj Kishore Raje noted that the situation mirrors 2023, when the Yamuna had also reached the Taj Mahal’s wall. He emphasized that the Mughal-era monument faces no risk of damage, as its foundation was built to withstand high water levels.

The district administration has set up a control room and is closely monitoring the situation while preparing to address any potential flood-related emergencies.