The last time the Yamuna approached Taj was during the floods of 1978. The water level had surpassed the low-flood level at 495 feet, reaching 497.9 feet. | Latest News India
The water level of Yamuna, the roaring river has soared above the danger mark and reached the outer walls of the Taj Mahal, a sight unseen in four decades.
A senior ASI official said that the main mausoleum is standing on a raised platform. It is standing on the Chameli farsh, and in the foundation, it has 42 wells and a structure of sal woods over the wells.
A senior ASI official said that the main mausoleum is standing on a raised platform. It is standing on the Chameli farsh, and in the foundation, it has 42 wells and a structure of sal woods over the wells.
The Yamuna waters have breached the low flood level (495 ft) mark in Agra, rising to 495.80 ft.Drains falling in the flooded river had backflow and left the Yamuna Kinara Road leading towards the Taj Mahal water-logged.Official sources said .