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.
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 .
The iconic Mughal monument, the Taj Mahal, is facing a flood threat as the Yamuna river has swelled in Agra. The incessant rains in the city have prompted the rise in the river s water level near the national heritage site.