In any case, necessary repairs will be carried out. The garden will be rejuvenated once the rain stops,” Mr Patel told the Times of India. The Taj Mahal, located in Agra in Uttar Pradesh state, is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It was built by the emperor ...

Stating that they have witnessed the leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal, Rajkumar Patel, Superintending Chief of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), told PTI, "When we checked it was due to seepage and there was no damage to the main dome. We have checked the main dome through a drone camera."

Rains cause flooding & a minor leak in the Taj Mahal's marble dome—the impact of weather on this symbol of love & architectural masterpiece.

The plant has emerged between two marble stones and a molding section, with its leaves swaying rapidly in the breeze.

Serious concerns are being raised about the Taj Mahal's neglect after the renowned Mughal monument's main dome leaked in rain.

Agra's historical monuments, including the Taj Mahal, have been significantly damaged by continuous rain over 48 hours. The Archaeological Survey of India is investigating water seepage from the main dome and flooding in nearby gardens.

Following the reports of water leakage, a probe began, however, no damage has been found on the main dome even as the garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal remains submerged.

Water leakage from the dome also reached the chamber housing the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. A video of the inundated garden has been circulating on social media, sparking concern and curiosity among locals and tourists.

Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal after incessant rain for two days in Agra, about 250 km from the national capital Delhi.