Jul 19, 2023
The floodwater from the Yamuna River entered the cells of Itimad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj) located on the eastern bank of the river, on Tuesday.
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According to ASI officials, the riverside cells of Itimad-ud-Daula's tomb were filled with water, submerging around 75% of the cells.
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On Tuesday, the water level in Yamuna River crossed medium flood level mark in Agra, reaching 499.2 ft.
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The entry points to the Taj viewpoint were closed by the Agra Development Authority after floodwater entered the Taj viewpoint park situated behind the Taj Mahal.
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ASI officials also fear that other monuments such as Rambagh, Zohra Bagh, Kala Gumbad, Chini ka Rauza, and Khan-e-Alam might also suffer damage due to the flood.
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After a gap of 45 years, Yamuna water touched the back wall of the Taj Mahal and submerged a garden behind the monument.
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