Floods inundate site of famous Taj Mahal in India
NEW DELHI, India – Floods in India have reached the site of the iconic Taj Mahal, a World Heritage UNESCO site.
Located in Agra, 200 kilometers south of India’s capital New Delhi, the 17th-century white marble structure was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Although floodwaters from the Yamuna River washed around the walls, the Archeological Survey of India said the monument is not at risk.
Experts say it is rare for flood waters to reach the outer walls of the Taj Mahal.
They say this is a sign of the increasing frequency and severity of flooding in the region due to climate change.
The Yamuna River has reached its highest level since records began, prompting mass evacuations, while dozens of deaths have been reported in northern states from the severe flooding.
The monument is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, attracting millions of visitors each year.
The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganges and one of the most important rivers in India.
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