The Taj Mahal, a famous Mughal monument, is under threat from flooding as heavy rains caused the Yamuna river to swell in Agra. The water level reached 495.8 feet, slightly breaching the “low flood level” mark, leading to inundated roads, a crematorium in Tajganj, and touching the wall of the Itmad-ud-daulah monument.
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Taj Mahal Flood Alert:
Officials have increased relief preparedness and urged residents in low-lying areas to stay vigilant. Barricades have been set up on the river ghats to prevent floods near the Taj Mahal. If the water level reaches 499 feet, termed the “medium flood level,” more areas in Agra could be affected.
🌊 Taj Mahal garden submerged as Yamuna river reaches low-flood level after 45 years
🏞️ Floods hit low-lying areas in Mathura district
🚨 Delhi on alert as Yamuna river swells againhttps://t.co/X5pK5XG9W0
— Swarajya (@SwarajyaMag) July 18, 2023
Flood Preparedness Boosted:
Authorities are ready to deal with a potential flood-like situation and have put boatmen and divers on alert. Nearby villages along the Chambal river are also receiving heightened arrangements with medical camps being set up.
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Yamuna River Swells:
The rise in the Yamuna’s level is attributed to water releases from the Okhla and Gokul Barrages. While Agra has not faced such a situation since 2002, the authorities are taking precautions to protect the city from the current flood threat.
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