Effect of acid rain on buildings, monuments and materials Ma | Upsc Environment

Effect of acid rain on buildings, monuments and materials

Many old, historical, ancient buildings and works of art/textile etc. are adversely affected by acid rain.

Limestone and marble are destroyed by acid rain. Smoke and soot cover such objects. They slowly dissolve/flake away from the surfaces because of acid fumes in the air.

Many buildings/monuments such as Taj Mahal in Agra have suffered from acid rain (Marble Cancer).