The northern region of India is currently grappling with an unprecedented surge in rainfall amidst the monsoon season, resulting in devastating flooding. The historical city of Agra has been particularly impacted, with water levels in the Yamuna River reaching an alarming height of 495.8 feet. This level poses a threat to the age-old splendor of the Taj Mahal. The river’s drastic rise, the highest since the 1978 flood, can be directly attributed to the 108% increase in rainfall across Uttar Pradesh since June 1. The excessive water has breached the monument’s walls, inundating its extended garden area. This calamitous scenario … Continue reading Monsoon Surge in North India Threatens Taj Mahal, Calls for Resilience