Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb - Officials say they are assessing the extent of the damage as the Taj Mahal’s gardens flooded with water during sustained

The Taj Mahal in Agra is experiencing water seepage and dampness within its main tombs following prolonged rainfall. Experts from the Archaeological S

Agra: The main dome of the Taj Mahal here witnessed water leakage due to incessant rain for the past three days which inundated a garden on the premises. The purported video of the submerged garden on the Taj Mahal premises went viral on Thursday and caught the tourists' attention.

Incessant rainfall over 48 hours in Agra has caused significant damage to historical monuments, including the Taj Mahal. The Archaeological Survey of India is investigating water seepage from the main dome and waterlogging in the adjacent garden.

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.

The Taj Mahal is the pride of Agra and the entire nation, adding it provides employment to hundreds of locals and those who are working in the tourism industry, said a local resid

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.

Agra has been experiencing heavy rainfall since September 11, leading to flooding in parts of the city, including the garden in front of the Taj Mahal's main dome.

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.