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Fort moats take on a whole new meaning when flooded with monsoon rain waters and riverine flooding! How we under-estimate our rivers and their ability to re-chart and re-claim historical landscapes. All our banks, bunds and roads don't stand a chance against the might and fury of water! See What an imposing red sandstone edifice in the heart of India's national capital, dating back to the Mughal era! As you can see in this revealing aerial view, the Lal Qila and Jumna nadi are not far apart! Red Fort and the Walled City of Delhi come alive as the Yamuna decides to re-write its historical course, in this stunning aerial view of Old Delhi. Red Fort and Old Delhi walled city in stunning aerial view, with flooding all around, and Yamuna river lapping at the fort walls, in the summer of 2023. T
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