Yamuna Level Rises Drastically To Reach Taj Mahal`s Walls: Netizens React

The Yamuna River has breached the `low flood level` mark and is now touching the walls of the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra.

The issue of incessant rain in various parts of northern India, particularly in Delhi, continues to be a cause for concern. Due to the Yamuna river's rising water levels, a flood alarm has been in place for a while. The water has risen to its highest level in about 45 years, inundating newer areas, including the Red Fort. The Yamuna river is not showing any signs of slowing down. It has now passed the “low flood level” mark and is now touching the walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Both residents and authorities are concerned about the potential impact of flooding on the monument.

Several videos and pictures of submerged gardens around the majestic monument are going viral on social media. The visuals clearly show how the floodwater has entered the Taj viewpoint park situated behind the monument and further also entered the cells of Itimad-ud-Daula aka Baby Taj.

As a result of this, while authorities have assured that no damage has been done to the monument and that the mausoleum was created to withstand such flood-like situations, they have also closed a few entrances to the viewpoints.

Internet Reacts To Rising Yamuna Near Taj Mahal

Sharing visuals of the majestic monument, netizens shared their concerns over the rising water levels of the Yamuna river.

A user shared pictures of the monument, showing water covering major parts of the garden.

Another user shared a video of the Taj mentioning that the water levels are steadily rising.

A third user wrote, “The most serene video amongst the devastating ones in #Floods.”

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Notably, measures are being taken across the national capital to control the flood water from causing major damage to the city and neighbouring areas.