Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb
6 months, 1 week ago

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water is leaking into the central tomb of the Taj Mahal after three days of sustained heavy rainfall led to a crack appearing in the roof of India’s most famous landmark. open image in gallery A still image from a video of Taj Mahal shows water flooding the garden of the monument “Moisture was observed inside the main mausoleum,” said Rajkumar Patel, a senior official with the Archaeological Survey of India. The Taj Mahal remains one of the most iconic destinations in India, having been visited by many world leaders and prominent personalities, including perhaps most famously Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. open image in gallery The Princess of Wales sat alone in front of the monument to love, the Taj Mahal, during a royal tour of India in 1992 This is not the first time concerns have been raised about the upkeep and maintenance of the most famous tourist site in India.

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