Delhi Commuters Face Traffic Chaos Amid Heavy Rain

Delhi Police advises careful planning of peak-hour travel due to traffic snarls caused by waterlogging and uprooted trees following heavy rain. Key affected areas include National Highway-48, Press Enclave Road, and Ring Road. Commuters report significant delays and chaos across the city.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 02-09-2024 16:51 IST | Created: 02-09-2024 16:51 IST
Delhi Commuters Face Traffic Chaos Amid Heavy Rain
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Delhi Police have urged commuters to meticulously plan their peak-hour travel after the city witnessed severe traffic snarls in multiple locations due to waterlogging and uprooted trees following a downpour on Monday.

Residents across the national capital experienced a pleasant morning as rain drenched various parts of the city. The police posted alerts, indicating that traffic was heavily affected on both carriageways of National Highway-48 from Dhaula Kuan to Mahipalpur. Similar disruptions were reported on Press Enclave Road, Ring Road, and several other key routes.

Significant traffic delays were noted at multiple points, including Birla Vidya Niketan Marg in Saket, where an uprooted tree caused congestion. Commuters took to social media to express their frustrations, noting severe delays in areas like Safdarjung, Khanpur, Moti Bagh, and Chhattarpur.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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