The middle dome finial of the iconic Jama Masjid was damaged after a hailstorm hit Delhi on Monday.
The finial of Delhi’s Jama Masjid suffered damage due to heavy rain and thunderstorm, on Monday. (ANI Photo)
The finial on the central dome of the Jama Masjid was damaged after Delhi witnessed the heavy downpour on Monday, said shahi imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari. He also informed that the falling stones had injured two-three people.
“Middle dome finial broke into three parts, two fell down, one is still stuck, said Bukhari adding that if it will not be brought down and it falls, it’ll damage the wall before it.
Middle dome finial broke into 3 parts, 2 fell down, one is still stuck. If not brought down & it falls, it’ll damage the wall before it. I’m writing to ASI DG to bring down the damaged portion. Falling stones injured 2-3 people: Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam, Delhi’s Jama Masjid pic.twitter.com/R6aiw1qte1
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2022
He said he will write to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and will ask them to inspect the monument and commence repair work at the earliest to avert another tragedy.
The middle dome finial of #JamaMasjid got damaged because of heavy rain. Hope the authorities will take necessary actions to take care of the damage caused by Rain. @DelhiWaqfBoard @theparvezsultan pic.twitter.com/eDpaCuvKon
— Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein (@PDWKB) May 30, 2022
Heavy rains and hailstorm lashed national capital Delhi on May 30. The hailstorm damaged several cars, trees were uprooted, traffic came to halt and led to power outages in various parts of Delhi.
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