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Marble railing at Taj Mahal damaged due to storm in Agra

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The storm that hit Agra on Friday, with a speed of 127 kmph, has caused serious damage in the city. Due to the storm, the marble railing at the world heritage monument Taj Mahal suffered extensive damage.

At least four people have died and 30 injured in the storm that raged through Agra for about 50 minutes on Friday.

According to the preliminary assessment made by the Archaeological Survey of India, a large section of the main dome's marble railing was destroyed by pieces by the storm. The red sandstone railing on the Chameli platform was also damaged. A lot of stones also fell on the railing that caused serious damage.