Taj Mahal damaged by thunderstorm
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Inclement weather
A storm hit northern India in the last few days of May, wreaking havoc across parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, while also messing with weather patterns in the NCR region.
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Damage
The storm, while in Agra, managed to damage India’s most famous monument, the Taj Mahal.
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Marble wonder
India’s only contribution to the Seven Wonders of the World, the marble monument in Agra houses the tomb of Mumtaz, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
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Shaken but safe
While the storm did damage sections of the monument, the main attractions - the domes - are safe themselves.
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Railings
Sandstone railings, which are part of the original structure have been damaged, while a false ceiling and marble railings - later additions - have also suffered damage.