On Monday (September 8), the water level of the Yamuna river in Agra went over the danger mark and reached the walls of the Taj Mahal. Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the country, and houses in Agra have also been bearing the brunt of waterlogging. It has impacted homes that are located along the Yamuna riverbank.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/punjab-floods-pm-modi-to-visit-flood-hit-punjab-on-9-september-1757260224543/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/punjab-floods-pm-modi-to-visit-flood-hit-punjab-on-9-september-1757260224543/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;News outlet Times of India quoted local historian Raj Kishore Raje, who mentioned that the water levels are similar to those of 2023. Even then, the rainwater had reached the walls of the monument. He also pointed out that despite the water level breaching the danger mark and reaching the Taj Mahal, no damage has been reported. He noted the monument has been built and designed to withstand such situations and water. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-floods-health-department-warns-of-epidemic-risk-as-waters-recede-1757296497318">Punjab floods: Health department warns of epidemic risk as waters recede</a>&nbsp;The country is witnessing floods due to the heavy downpour. The northern state of Punjab has seen the worst floods in almost four decades. The rivers Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi have breached their danger limits and are continuing to swell further. This is the worst flood the state has witnessed since 1988. It has affected families, livestock and infrastructure; rescue operations are currently underway. Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar are among the worst districts. The death toll has risen to 43, and over 300,000 people have been displaced due to the disaster. Indian Army, NDRF, along with aid workers, have been evacuating people from affected areas to safer spaces.&nbsp;According to reports, 1.75 lakh acres of farmland have been inundated, causing damage to paddy and other crops. Punjab is known as the breadbasket of the country for its massive production of wheat and rice.

Taj Mahal braces the wrath of rains as water reaches the walls of the monument.

On Monday (September 8), the water level of the Yamuna river in Agra went over the danger mark and reached the walls of the Taj Mahal. Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the country, and houses in Agra have also been bearing the brunt of waterlogging. It has impacted homes that are located along the Yamuna riverbank. https://www.wionews.com/videos/punjab-floods-pm-modi-to-visit-flood-hit-punjab-on-9-september-1757260224543/embed News outlet Times of India quoted local historian Raj Kishore Raje, who mentioned that the water levels are similar to those of 2023. Even then, the rainwater had reached the walls of the monument. He also pointed out that despite the water level breaching the danger mark and reaching the Taj Mahal, no damage has been reported. He noted the monument has been built and designed to withstand such situations and water. Also read: Punjab floods: Health department warns of epidemic risk as waters recede The country is witnessing floods due to the heavy downpour. The northern state of Punjab has seen the worst floods in almost four decades. The rivers Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi have breached their danger limits and are continuing to swell further. This is the worst flood the state has witnessed since 1988. It has affected families, livestock and infrastructure; rescue operations are currently underway. Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar are among the worst districts. The death toll has risen to 43, and over 300,000 people have been displaced due to the disaster. Indian Army, NDRF, along with aid workers, have been evacuating people from affected areas to safer spaces. According to reports, 1.75 lakh acres of farmland have been inundated, causing damage to paddy and other crops. Punjab is known as the breadbasket of the country for its massive production of wheat and rice.

Taj Mahal braces the wrath of rains as water reaches the walls of the monument.

UNESCO heritage and one of seven wonders Taj Mahal braces for impact as water level rises in Yamuna in Agra

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and several flood-hit states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, to respond to concerns that rampant illegal tree cutting has worsened natural calamities such as landslides and flash floods. The development comes after the Supreme Court took note of videos showing large numbers of timber logs being washed down the hills by floodwaters.&nbsp;"We have seen unprecedented landslides and floods in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. From the media reports it is noticed that in the flood a huge number of wood was flowing along. Prima facie it appears that there has been illegal felling of trees. Thus issue notice to respondents. Returnable in two weeks," CJI BR Gavai said, news agency PTI reported.<h3>Court issues notice to the centre</h3>The top court was hearing a petition that attributed such disasters, including illegal felling of trees, primarily to unchecked deforestation. A bench comprising Chief Justice Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI), and the governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.&nbsp;The petition, filed by Anamika Rana, has been scheduled for hearing in two weeks. The bench also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure necessary remedial steps are considered in the meantime.

The notice was issued by the bench comprising Chief Justice Gavai and Justice K Vinod to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI), and the governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and several flood-hit states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, to respond to concerns that rampant illegal tree cutting has worsened natural calamities such as landslides and flash floods. The development comes after the Supreme Court took note of videos showing large numbers of timber logs being washed down the hills by floodwaters. "We have seen unprecedented landslides and floods in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. From the media reports it is noticed that in the flood a huge number of wood was flowing along. Prima facie it appears that there has been illegal felling of trees. Thus issue notice to respondents. Returnable in two weeks," CJI BR Gavai said, news agency PTI reported. Court issues notice to the centre The top court was hearing a petition that attributed such disasters, including illegal felling of trees, primarily to unchecked deforestation. A bench comprising Chief Justice Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI), and the governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. The petition, filed by Anamika Rana, has been scheduled for hearing in two weeks. The bench also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure necessary remedial steps are considered in the meantime.

The notice was issued by the bench comprising Chief Justice Gavai and Justice K Vinod to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI), and the governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.

SC points to illegal tree-cutting as culprit behind floods, landslides; seeks response from centre, affected states

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UNESCO heritage and one of seven wonders Taj Mahal braces for impact as water level rises in Yamuna in Agra

SC blames illegal tree-cutting for floods; seeks Centre, affected states’ reply