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Dense Fog Briefly Hides Taj Mahal as Viral Video Captures Near‑Zero Visibility

An IMD orange alert cites hazardous visibility as winter fog lingers over parts of North India.

Overview

  • Footage from Agra’s Taj View Point showed the Taj Mahal fading into a white haze with near-zero visibility.
  • Visitors reported they could not view the monument, as clips spread widely on X and Instagram and were circulated by outlets including ANI.
  • The India Meteorological Department warned of dense to very dense fog across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with conditions likely to persist on Sunday.
  • Agra’s district administration revised school hours to 10 am–3 pm for Classes 1–8 from December 20 until further notice due to the cold and fog.
  • Social media reactions frequently blamed pollution for the poor visibility, while reports described a temporary disruption without lasting damage.