In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India
1 month, 1 week ago

In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: Schools shut, Taj Mahal disappears as smog envelopes north India A thick layer of smog has taken over states in north India, with Delhi, Punjab and Haryana recording severe cases. A thick layer of smog has taken over states in north India, with Delhi, Punjab and Haryana recording severe cases of air pollution. 1 / 6 Taj Mahal in Agra remains completely hidden by the thick smog in northern India, as visitors continue to flock the monument. 2 / 6 Foreign tourists pose for a picture as the Taj Mahal disappears behind a thick layer of fog, in Agra 3 / 6 Visibility remains low due to heavy air pollution and smog, making it difficult for trains and flights to operate without delays.

Delhi North India Taj Mahal Smog  schools  taken  severe  pics  taj  states  smog  shut  layer  envelopes  mahal  north  india  thick  disappears

History of this topic

Tourists evacuated after hoax bomb threat to Taj Mahal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tourists evacuated after hoax bomb threat to Taj Mahal

The Independent  

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 Indian authorities temporarily closed the …

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AQI Today: Delhi air pollution ‘very poor’; Visuals show Mumbai, Agra’s Taj Mahal covered in smog

Live Mint  

Delhi AQI today: The national capital received no relief from air pollution after Delhi's air quality slipped to ‘severe category’ on Saturday. Delhi air pollution: Smog engulfs Taj Mahal, Red Fort, India Gate Sunday morning | Watch Mumbai wakes up to thick layer of smog | Watch Mumbai's air pollution also reached high levels on Saturday and remained high Sunday …

Smog triggers deadly car pile-ups in UP, 2 dead, several injured; victim says ’couldn’t see anything’
1 month ago

Smog triggers deadly car pile-ups in UP, 2 dead, several injured; victim says ’couldn’t see anything’

Live Mint  

At least two people lost their lives, and several others were injured in separate smog-related accidents in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, November 19. Residents in India's northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded most of the region, and pollution in the capital Delhi remained severe. India battles …

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Schoolchildren walk along a street as Delhi is enveloped by smog on 14 November 2024 …

Living in the grey and yellow: Delhi's air pollution in pictures
1 month, 1 week ago

Living in the grey and yellow: Delhi's air pollution in pictures

India Today  

A thick, oppressive smog has descended over Delhi, cloaking the city in a heavy, grey haze that obscures buildings and landmarks, reducing visibility across major roads and casting a dim, muted glow over the skyline. The pollution level entered the 'severe' category for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index spiking to 429—a sharp rise …

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

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

The Independent  

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 …

Taj Mahal's main dome sees water leakage after incessant rain in Agra | Video goes viral
3 months, 1 week ago

Taj Mahal's main dome sees water leakage after incessant rain in Agra | Video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

The main dome of the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra witnessed water leakage due to incessant rain for the past three days which inundated a garden on the premises, news agency PTI reported. A purported video of the submerged garden on the Taj Mahal premises went viral on Thursday and caught the tourists' attention. A senior official from the …

Taj Mahal dome leaks; ASI says no damage, only seepage
3 months, 1 week ago

Taj Mahal dome leaks; ASI says no damage, only seepage

The Hindu  

Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site in Agra which witnessed constant rain for the past three days. The Archaeological Survey of India authorities said that there is no damage to the heritage structure even as the garden adjacent to the 17th century mausoleum remains submerged. Social …

Why is Taj Mahal turning green? ASI to undertake extensive study to check
1 year ago

Why is Taj Mahal turning green? ASI to undertake extensive study to check

India TV News  

Agra: The Taj Mahal, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is once again losing its shine. Here's why Taj Mahal is turning green The ASI has identified 'Goeldichironomus', an insect species that deposits its droppings on the monument's marble surface, as the culprit for the discolouration on the Taj Mahal, This pest was first identified in …

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "poor" category on Saturday morning. A blanket of smog engulfed the city to make the situation worse.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Smog can be seen over Rashtrapati Bhavan. 3 / …

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower
2 years, 2 months ago

Soon, tourists will get clear view of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort from watch tower

India Today  

As the Archaeological Survey of India keeps the iconic Taj Mahal closed for tourists on Fridays to facilitate weekly maintenance of the monument, and Friday namaz that takes place at the royal mosque inside the monument, the Agra administration has found other ways to allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal, without entering the premises. Just like the Agra Development …

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort shut down amid Covid surge

India Today  

In view of the rising Covid cases in the country, the Union Culture Ministry has decided to shut down the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and other Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments with immediate effect. The news of the Taj Mahal's closure has disappointed the tourists who had arrived in Agra to view the world-famous monument. Talking to …

Citizens concerned as pollution level hits the 500-mark in Agra
4 years, 2 months ago

Citizens concerned as pollution level hits the 500-mark in Agra

India Today  

Lockdown had been announced at the Taj Mahal way earlier than the actual nationwide lockdown was announced by the central government due to the Covid-19 pandemic in March this year. After a few months of ‘Unlock’, the Taj Mahal is again surrounded by clouds of dust and poisonous gases due to construction work being done barely 500 metres away from …

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts
4 years, 3 months ago

If Taj Mahal is Reopening amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Why Not Ajanta and Ellora: Experts

News 18  

Tourism industry representatives are demanding for the reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, why not the two world famous heritage sites located near here in Maharashtra. Digital promotion of tourist spots is also needed to resume tourism activities during the pandemic, they said during a …

Discover Related