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The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for the Kanwar Yatra, saying that around 15 to 20 lakh “Kanwariyas” are expected to pass through the national capital.

Last Updated: Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 18:44
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Heavy rains lashed in the national capital region, causing severe waterlogging on various roads across the Delhi-NCR region. The traffic police from the regions of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram have issued traffic advisory for the routes to avoid. "Due to incessant #DelhiRains, some roads have been affected by water logging, fallen trees and potholes. Commuters advised to plan their journey accordingly and avoid these stretches for their convenience," said Delhi Police in a tweet, sharing the routes to avoid. Further, the Kanwar Yatra has resulted in several road closures across Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad.

The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued an advisory for upcoming Kanwar Yatra, saying that around 15 to 20 lakh “Kanwariyas” are expected to pass through the national capital. Here are the routes to avoid due to diversions and waterlogging due to heavy rain in Delhi-NCR.

8 July 2023, 18:36 PM

Delhi Traffic Advisory

"Due to incessant DelhiRains, some roads have been affected by water logging, fallen trees and potholes. Commuters advised to plan their journey accordingly and avoid these stretches for their convenience," said Delhi Traffic Police in a tweet.

8 July 2023, 18:30 PM

Traffic is affected on Outer Ring Road in the carriageway from Haiderpur towards Mukarba chowk due to waterlogging near Haiderpur metro station

8 July 2023, 18:29 PM

Traffic is affected on Bhairon marg in the carriageway from Ring road towards Mathura road due to waterlogging

8 July 2023, 16:33 PM

Traffic is affected on Ring road in the carriageway from Rajouri Garden towards Punjabi Bagh due to waterlogging near Bharat Darshan park

8 July 2023, 16:33 PM

Severe waterlogging witnessed in Rabindra Nagar area of Delhi following incessant rainfall in the city.

8 July 2023, 16:32 PM

Traffic is affected on Ring road in the carriageway from Rajouri Garden towards Punjabi Bagh due to waterlogging near Bharat Darshan park.

8 July 2023, 16:31 PM

Traffic is affected on Bhairon marg in the carriageway from Ring road towards Mathura road due to waterlogging.

8 July 2023, 16:30 PM

Traffic is affected on Ring road in the carriageway from ISBT Kashmere gate towards Rajghat and vice- versa due to waterlogging near Hanuman mandir Yamuna Bazar & near Nigam Bodh Ghat.

8 July 2023, 16:30 PM

A visual from the Connaught Place in Delhi

8 July 2023, 16:29 PM

Minto Road Underpass in Delhi is closed due to waterlogging

8 July 2023, 16:29 PM

“Due to diversion of vehicular traffic, bound for Apsara border and Maharajpur border to Ghazipur, by Uttar Pradesh Police, there will be congestion on NH-24 as well. Motorists and road users are advised to plan their movement in advance to avoid inconvenience and delay,” said the official.

8 July 2023, 16:28 PM

“Generally heavy traffic congestion occurs on Rani Jhansi Road from Baraf Khana Chowk to Fire Station, Boulevard Road and at Azad Market Chowk, Gokalpuri flyover, 66 Foot Road, Maujpur Chowk, Badarpur 'T'- Point, Mathura Road,” said traffic cops.

8 July 2023, 16:27 PM

The movement of kanwariyas will also be on Kalindi Kunj, Mathura Road, Badarpur border, Modi Mill, Maa Anand Mai Marg, M.B. Rd, New Rohtak Road (from Kamal 'T' Point to Tikri border) and Najafgarh Road (from Zakhira to Najafgarh).

8 July 2023, 16:26 PM

The devotees will also come from Maharajpur border, Road No 56, Ghazipur border, NH 24, Ring Road, Mathura Road and exit from Badarpur border for Haryana.

 

8 July 2023, 16:26 PM

Another route of Kanwariyas is from Bhopura border, Wazirabad Road, Loni flyover, Gokulpuri 'T' Point, 66 Foot Road, Seelampur 'T' Point, NH 1 and further towards the new ISBT Bridge.

8 July 2023, 16:24 PM

In the advisory issued earlier, the Traffic Police said that devotees carrying 'kanwars' will pass through Apsara border, Shahdara flyover, Seelampur 'T' Point, ISBT flyover, Boulevard Road, Rani Jhansi Road, Faiz Road, Upper Ridge Road, Dhaula Kuan, National Highway (NH)-8 and exit from Rajokri Border for Haryana.

 

8 July 2023, 16:21 PM

Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city. The Traffic Police has issued advisory for the routes to avoid.