The water level of the Yamuna in Agra has crossed the danger mark. Floodwaters have reached the western gate of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Mathura and surrounding villages are also affected by the floods.
Agra: The water level of the Yamuna river in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is continuously rising, and due to this, the water has reached the western entry gate of the Taj Mahal. Water is also flowing on the stairs of the ticket window in Mehtab Bagh. A b current is flowing at the Taj View Point along the Yamuna bank, causing fear among tourists and local residents.
Local residents say that the current water situation is reminiscent of the year 1978. At that time too, the Yamuna had flooded, and the water had risen so much on the roads that the administration had to deploy steamers. This time also, there is an atmosphere of panic among the local population due to the rising water level.
Waterlogging in surrounding areas due to floods in Mehtab Bagh
The garden of Mehtab Bagh, located behind the Taj Mahal, has been submerged in water. The b current in the garden and surrounding areas is a cause of concern for people. Water has also spread to the ticket counter and nearby shops.
Local shopkeeper Sabir Ali stated that in his memory, the Yamuna also flooded in 1978, when the high flood level of the Yamuna was 154.760 meters. At that time, many areas like Belanganj, Jeevanimandi, Vijay Nagar Colony, Dayalbagh, and Motimahal were inundated.
Flood situation in Mathura and Vrindavan
The flood situation in Mathura also remains critical. 45 villages have become completely isolated islands, and many colonies on Jay Singhpura Road are submerged. Vishram Ghat and villages in Vrindavan are also affected by the floods.
The in-charge of the Flood Control Room stated that water is expected to be released for two more days. On Monday, 1.60 lakh cusecs of water were released from Gokul Barrage. If the rain continues and the water flow does not decrease, the situation could become as severe as in 1978.
Administration issues warning due to rising Yamuna water level
Experts say that the water level of the Yamuna is continuously rising, and the local administration is on alert. Ashok Sagar from Kachhpura mentioned that floods in the Yamuna also occurred in 2010 and 2023, but the water level this time is the highest.
The administration has issued a warning for people not to go near the river banks and in flood-affected areas. Local authorities and relief workers are prepared, and safe routes and shelters have been arranged. The water level of the Yamuna is expected to rise further in the next 24-48 hours.
