The plant has emerged between two marble stones and a molding section, with its leaves swaying rapidly in the breeze.

The Taj Mahal temple was devastated by floods as heavy rains battered northern India. Footage shows the iconic building surrounded by deluge as strong winds blew in Uttar Pradesh on September 12. There were efforts to pump out water but to no avail as it still flowed to the building complex.

Rains cause flooding & a minor leak in the Taj Mahal's marble dome—the impact of weather on this symbol of love & architectural masterpiece.

Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal after incessant rain for two days in Agra, about 250 km from the national capital Delhi.

Serious concerns are being raised about the Taj Mahal's neglect after the renowned Mughal monument's main dome leaked in rain.

“We saw leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. But when we checked, we found it was due to seepage and there was no damage to the main dome. We have checked the main dome using a drone camera,” Superintending Archaeologist of Agra Circle, Rajkumar Patel said. The ASI is continuously monitoring if the leakage is continuous or intermittent.