Agra, April 28 -- A severe heatwave across Northern India on Tuesday resulted in a noticeable drop in the number of tourists visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra. With temperatures rising sharply, the usually bustling monument saw thinned crowds as visitors struggled to cope with the extreme weather conditions.

According to the officials, heatwaves in North India resulted in a decrease in the footfall of tourists at the Taj Mahal.

Speaking to ANI, a tourist, Anjali Singh, said, "Children wanted to visit the Taj Mahal. It is very hot here... We have completed our tour within an hour... We had to face a lot of problems due to the heat..."

On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department said that maximum temperatures are in the range of 40-46 de...