However, over the years, the threats to Taj have changed forms and the structure now remains vulnerable due to various other factors which have threatened its existence. The monument is now threatened by encroachment, deforestation, solid waste dumps, garbage, falling water levels of Yamuna, Acid rain and pollution.

Taj Mahal in danger to drown Yashwant Bhaskar | Updated: Jul 18, 2023, 10:12 AM IST The water level of the Yamuna river is flowing above the danger mark in the capital Delhi as well as in Agra, Aligarh. Due to the increasing water level in Agra, its danger is now being clearly seen in the areas around the Taj Mahal in Agra.