Buckets Used to Catch Water Leaks at Ajanta Caves
Workers put out buckets to catch water leaking inside the famous Ajanta Caves during heavy rain. Officials say the ancient paintings are still safe.
Published Aug 11
What happened at the caves
Workers at the famous Ajanta Caves had to use buckets to catch water leaking through the stone during heavy rain. Many people worried that the water would ruin the very old paintings on the walls. However, the people in charge of protecting old buildings said that the paintings are completely safe.
Why water leaks happen
The caretakers explained that water getting inside is a common problem when it rains very hard outside. The stone gets wet, and water finds small cracks to drip through. They check the caves all the time to make sure nothing important gets damaged.
What happens next
- Workers will keep cleaning and watching the caves during the rainy season.
- Experts check the old paintings every day to keep them safe.
- New ways to stop the leaks are being planned.