# Smog Obscures Iconic Landmark

- Place: Taj Mahal, India (27.1751, 78.0421)
- Published: 2026-11-10T00:52:24.461Z · expires 2026-11-17T00:52:24.461Z
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Hazy conditions have dulled the view of the Taj Mahal despite Agra recording a 'moderate' AQI of 189, reports The Statesman.

Air quality in Agra remains a concern as smog veils the iconic monument's silhouette, with local authorities monitoring pollution levels closely, notes Lokmat Times.

The smog has significantly impacted tourism at the site, with many visitors expressing disappointment over the reduced visibility of the world-renowned mausoleum, per Aninews.in.

## Sources

- [Hazy view of eternal love: Smog blurs Taj Mahal’s iconic silhouette despite Agra recording ‘moderate’ AQI of 189](https://www.thestatesman.com/india/hazy-view-of-eternal-love-smog-blurs-taj-mahals-iconic-silhouette-despite-agra-recording-moderate-aqi-of-189-1503660329.html/amp) · thestatesman.com · 2026-11-09
- [Smog Veils Taj Mahal's Grandeur Despite 'Moderate' Air Quality in Agra](https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/smog-veils-taj-mahals-grandeur-despite-moderate-air-quality-in-agra-a001-w01/) · lokmattimes.com · 2026-11-09
- [Smog dulls view of Taj Mahal despite ‘Moderate’ air quality](https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/smog-dulls-view-of-taj-mahal-despite-8216moderate8217-air-quality20261109093822) · aninews.in · 2026-11-09

## Open data shown on the globe

- Smog in the air · Open-Meteo · CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service): PM2.5 over Taj Mahal: 123 µg/m³ · 8.2× WHO's daily guideline; NO₂ 48.9 µg/m³ · US AQI 178 · highest nearby 236 µg/m³; model of the air right now · check: https://www.windy.com/-PM2-5-pm2p5?cams,pm2p5,27.18,78.04,7