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Heavy rainfall affects normal life in Gurugram, leads to waterlogging

More than six hours of rainfall on Thursday led to heavy water logging and a flood-like situation on multiple stretches and areas in Gurugram

Traffic snarls hit central Delhi as Modi inaugurates 'Kartavya Path'

Traffic congestions were witnessed in and around the areas of India Gate and other parts of Central Delhi due to closure of roads in the evening hours of Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly-christened Kartavya Path. The Delhi Police had asked the commuters to plan their journey in advance and take alternate routes to avoid road closures and congestion due to traffic restrictions. Due to the roads closure, many areas in parts of Lutyens Delhi, including ITO, IP Flyover, and other roads, witnessed traffic jams. According to police, over 450 traffic personnel were deployed to maintain traffic and ensure all roads near the India Gate were empty. The Delhi Police also coordinated with Delhi Fire Services and called in cranes to monitor the restricted area and to remove any unwanted vehicles. The Delhi Traffic Control Room buzzed with calls complaining of snarls in several areas, beginning at 6 pm, especially around India Gate. Traffic movement could only be

Traffic advisory issued ahead of Central Vista Avenue inauguration on Sep 8

Traffic restrictions will be put in place in the parts of central Delhi on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Central Vista Avenue, officials said on Tuesday. The avenue that will be open to the masses on September 8 stretches from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. Delhi Police said elaborate arrangements have been made in order to facilitate the safety of pedestrians, including children and to ensure smooth movement of traffic in the New Delhi district. General traffic will be diverted from the specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm. According to the traffic advisory, traffic movement will be diverted from roads such as -- Tilak Marg (From C-Hexagon to Bhagwan Dass Road Crossing), Purana Quila Road (From C-Hexagon to Mathura Road), Shershah Road (from C-Hexagon to Mathura Road). Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg (From C-Hexagon to Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing), Pandara Road (from C-Hexagon to Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing), Shahjahan Road (from C-Hexagon to Q-point),

Delhi Police steps up security ahead of farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Police increased security at the Ghazipur, Singhu, and Tikri borders as hundreds of farmers from different states started reaching the national capital ahead of the 'mahapanchayat'

Traffic snarls, waterlogging mar Wednesday rain fun for Delhi residents

A good pour on Wednesday brought respite to the residents in Delhi from a long spell of humid heat, but became a bane for the commuters, who across the city were forced to negotiate snarls.

Delhi: Rain gives respite from sultry weather, causes traffic snarls

Rain in the national capital on Tuesday morning brought down the mercury but caused traffic snarls and waterlogging in parts of the city

Recovery tracker: Mobility up, power generation dips as Covid cases rise

Number of flights declined; Indian Railways carried more goods, traffic on Delhi roads eased

ED quizzes Rahul Gandhi; traffic to be hit in central Delhi, say police

Vehicular traffic will be affected in parts of central Delhi as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in a money laundering probe

Delhi 1st city to launch 'faceless' transport svcs, 1.6 mn benefited: CM

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the 'Faceless Services' that have benefitted 16 lakh people here was first launched in Delhi and now other states are also taking a cue from it

Now, challans also for private buses not following lane discipline in Delhi

Under the Delhi government's bus lane enforcement drive, the Transport Department will also challan private bus operators and drivers for not adhering to bus lane discipline from the next week, according to an official order. The Transport Department of the Delhi government strictly started enforcing lane discipline for buses and goods carriers from April 1, with fines up to Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. "...it is hereby ordered that in addition to public buses (DTC & Cluster), all private buses having stage carriage /contract carriage permits, All India Tourist Permit and interstate permits shall strictly follow the bus lane discipline according to the instructions issued," read the order issued by the Transport Department on May 6. The order shall come into force from May 9, it said. "The Enforcement Wing of Transport Department, and Delhi Traffic Police shall also challan the private bus operators/drivers and other persons who violates the bus ...

Recovery tracker: Workplace attendance rise as Covid-19 cases decline

Airlines see more passengers, railway numbers show gains

Traffic advisory issued in Delhi ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal

The Delhi Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory ahead of Republic Day Parade rehearsal next week.

Delhi transport minister urges people to stop depending on private vehicles

The Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD) on Sunday organised a neighbourhood "Raahgiri Day" programme on the theme of "Yuddh Pradushan Ke Viruddh" in outer Delhi's Najafgarh

Delhi govt fixes fees for issuing speed limit device certificates at Rs 500

Four-wheelers are fitted with speed governors to regulate their top speed as per traffic restrictions on different roads in the city

Heavy rains lash Delhi, parts of western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana today

Heavy rains lashed the national capital on Sunday leading to waterlogging and traffic jams at several parts of the city causing inconvenience for commuters. The weather office had forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and thundershowers. The maximum temperature on Sunday is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the untimely rains to western disturbance. Besides Delhi, moderate to heavy rains were predicted for almost all adjoining areas in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana and many of those falling under the National Capital Region. The IMD predicted moderate to heavy rains at Loni Dehat, Hindon Air Force Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgar, Sohana, Manesar, and Rewari areas of UP and Haryana. Light to moderate rainfall was predicted in Palwal, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana) Deoband, Najibabad, Muzaffarnagar, Kandhla, Bijnaur,

Traffic jams in parts of Delhi amid Akali Dal's anti-farm law protest march

Massive traffic jams hit parts of the national capital, including Lutyens' Delhi and ITO, on Friday amid a protest march organised by members of the SAD against the Centre's farm laws.

Traffic diversions in parts of Delhi in view of protest against farm laws

In view of a protest march organised by members of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) against the Centre's farm laws, the Delhi Traffic Police on Friday alerted commuters about closure of specific roads

Recovery tracker: Traffic up, workplace visits peak since national lockdown

Power generation and freight growth slow down

Extensive waterlogging, traffic congestion in Delhi due to heavy rains

As rains continued to lash Delhi, extensive waterlogging and traffic snarls were reported at several places in the city on Sunday. The Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for Delhi, recorded 28.2 mm rainfall, while the Ridge station registered 28.6 mm rainfall from 8.30 am on Saturday to 8.30 am on Sunday, officials said. According to the Public Works Department, Yamuna Bazar, Khanpur, Rohtak Road, Lodhi Road, Azadpur underpass, Zakhira underpass, Shakti Nagar underpass, Kirari, Sagarpur, among others witnessed severe waterlogging. PWD officials said nearly 20-30 waterlogging complaints were received in the morning. The officials said the workers are on the ground and waterlogging-related complaints are being attended on priority. Police said they received waterlogging-related complaints after 8 am from the underpass of Patparganj Road, located near Mother Dairy, Yamuna Vihar, Malka Ganj, near Tis Hazari and Kashmiri Gate metro stations, Chaudhary Fateh Singh Ma

Orange alert issued for Delhi, moderate rains predicted for Saturday

The IMD has issued an orange alert, predicting moderate rain on Saturday and warning of possible waterlogging in low-lying areas of the national capital and major traffic disruptions.