Smog engulfs Taj Mahal
Visitors to the Taj Mahal were met with a disheartening sight on Sunday as the Unesco World Heritage Site was shrouded in a blanket of smog due to increased air pollution in Agra, making it barely visible.
Agra faces air quality challenges
The CPCB report said the air quality index (AQI) in Agra was recorded at 149, or "moderate" category, with PM 2.5 remaining a prominent pollutant.
Breathing difficulties reported
Many tourists complained of difficulty in breathing, coughing, and a burning sensation in their eyes.
Tourists express disappointment
Tourists also complained that the Taj Mahal could not be seen properly as it was engulfed in smog.
Health Crisis in Agra
In the last 48 hours, over 100 patients with breathing difficulties have been admitted to several hospitals in Agra.
Pollution ruins view
Foreign tourists were disappointed as they had hoped to see the sunrise around the Taj Mahal and capture memorable pictures, but pollution ruined it.
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