Historic Moment: Yamuna River Reaches Walls of Taj Mahal for the First Time in 45 Years

Historic Moment: Yamuna River Reaches Walls of Taj Mahal for the First Time in 45 Years

After wreaking havoc in Delhi, the Yamuna River rose to 495.8 feet in Agra, breaching the ‘low flood level’ mark and reaching the walls of the iconic Taj Mahal on Monday, a sight unseen for 45 years. As per the visuals shared on social media, the waters of Yamuna can be seen submerging a garden located behind the majestic monument. The last time the Yamuna approached the world heritage site was during the floods of 1978. The water level had surpassed the ‘low-flood level’ at 495 feet, reaching 497.9 feet.…

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