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IN PHOTOS: Thick blanket of smog shrouds the iconic Taj Mahal as Agra's air quality hits unhealthy levels

Updated On: 23 December, 2025 04:05 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Residents of Agra on Tuesday woke up to a dense blanket of smog enveloping the city, with low visibility affecting several iconic locations, including the Taj Mahal. (PICS/ PTI)

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Visuals from the Taj View Point showed the monument partially obscured by thick smog, robbing it of its usual shine. PIC/PTI

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Visuals from the Taj View Point showed the monument partially obscured by thick smog, robbing it of its usual shine. PIC/PTI
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that fog or mist is likely to persist in the mornings until Wednesday, further impacting visibility and air quality

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that fog or mist is likely to persist in the mornings until Wednesday, further impacting visibility and air quality

Several cities in India have seen the AQI surpass dangerous levels, with Delhi's air quality level reaching above 400 on Tuesday, marking a severe pollution episode

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Several cities in India have seen the AQI surpass dangerous levels, with Delhi's air quality level reaching above 400 on Tuesday, marking a severe pollution episode

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality in several parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) has reached 'severe' levels, raising serious health concerns

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According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality in several parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) has reached 'severe' levels, raising serious health concerns

Meanwhile, in Prayagraj dense layer of smog is seen in this picture, where people are bundled in warm clothes, standing beneath a tree

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Meanwhile, in Prayagraj dense layer of smog is seen in this picture, where people are bundled in warm clothes, standing beneath a tree

People gather at Assi Ghat in Varanasi to witness the 'Ganga Aarti' ritual amidst foggy winter morning conditions

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People gather at Assi Ghat in Varanasi to witness the 'Ganga Aarti' ritual amidst foggy winter morning conditions

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