Delhi Traffic Grinds to Halt Amidst Festive Shopping Rush

Hindustan Times · india

Delhi experienced severe traffic congestion on Tuesday evening as a surge of shoppers flocked to markets for last-minute Diwali purchases. Major shopping hubs like Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, and Chandni Chowk, along with arterial roads, saw bumper-to-bumper traffic and prolonged snarls. Visuals depicted long queues of vehicles inching forward through choked roads in areas including ITO, South Extension, and Dhaula Kuan. The increased vehicular pressure from festive shoppers significantly impacted daily commutes across the city.