Agra, June 30 -- With the early onset of monsoon this year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has turned vigilant towards the issue of seepage of water through the main dome of the Taj Mahal.

The pinnacle of the main mausoleum is undergoing scaffolding these days for an inspection, although ASI officials maintain that there is no seepage of water and there is no structural defect in Taj Mahal and inspection is a routine one.

It was in the month of September last year that a leakage was traced in the main dome as rains continued late in 2024. The cause assigned for seepage last year was the damaged location of the joint between metal pinnacle and white marble around the dome. ASI officials claim that the issue was addressed then a...