Is Taj Mahal Leaking? ASI Reveals Water Seepage In Main Dome Of UNESCO World Heritage Site

Last Updated:June 27, 2025, 13:51 IST

The Taj Mahal faces water seepage in its dome, detected by the ASI at 73 meters. Repairs will take six months due to deteriorated mortar, weakened structures, and rusted iron rods.

Is Taj Mahal Leaking? ASI Reveals Water Seepage In Main Dome Of UNESCO World Heritage Site (Local18)

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of the world, is now facing a worrying problem. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has detected a water seepage point in the dome of the Taj Mahal at a height of 73 metres during thermal scanning.

According to the sources, the dome is currently encased in scaffolding for ASI to continue the inspection, which is likely to go on for 15 days. After this, experts will start the repair work on the dome, which will take about six months to complete.

The sources claimed that the ASI’s Light Detection and Ranging investigation of the monument of love revealed three key issues. The mortar between the stones on the main dome of the monument was found to have deteriorated. Additionally, the door and floor of the dome’s roof have weakened. Furthermore, the final part mounted on the dome is supported by an iron rod that has eroded due to rusting, leading to the expansion of the surrounding mortar.

Taj Mahal’s Senior Conservation Assistant, Prince Vajpayee, said that the light detection inspections have nearly been completed. “Now, physical inspection will be done. In view of the height of the main dome and pinnacle mounted on it at 73 metres, it will take around six months to complete the repair work."

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Agra, India, India

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