Delhi SIR protest traffic advisory: 6 metro station to remain closed till 5 pm today, says DMRC

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Delhi traffic LIVE: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated that the 6 metro stations, closed since 06:00 AM on October 12 due to security reasons will continue to remain closed till 05:00 PM today. Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates shall be shared, it added.

For real-time updates, the public can reach out to the Delhi Traffic Police via their official social media handles on X, Facebook, and Instagram, or contact the 24/7 traffic helpline numbers at 1095 or 011-25844444.

The advisory comes as Opposition leaders and MPs are marching towards the Supreme Court as part of their ongoing protest over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and their demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

As per the Delhi Police's advisory -

-Commuters travelling to railway stations, ISBTs or the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi are advised to allow sufficient additional travel time.

-The public is requested to avoid non-essential travel through the affected areas, wherever possible, to minimise inconvenience.

-Motorists are advised to follow the directions of traffic personnel deployed at key junctions and adhere to traffic restrictions and diversion arrangements.

Delhi traffic LIVE: Heavy police deployment was witnessed along the route taken by INDIA bloc, who started in buses from the Constitution Club, crossed the Press Club of India, Windsor Place roundabout to reach Barakhamba Road. Traffic has been affected in the area as a result.

Delhi traffic updates LIVE: Amid protests, traffic movement is likely to be affected at various stretches across Delhi on Monday, Delhi Police posted on X.

Traffic diversions may be enforced at the following major junctions and stretches -

-Round About Panchkuian

-Round About Mandi House

-Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmía Chowk (W-Point)

-Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)

-Minto Road/Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg

-Guru Nanak Chowk

-Chemsford Road Outer Circle, Connaught Place T-Point

-Bharion Road-MGM (Ring Road) T-Point

-Lodhi Road Flyover

-Round About Neela Gumbad

-Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg Crossing

-Under Bhikaji Cama Place

-Under Moti Bagh Flyover

-Ring Road-San Martin Marg T-Point

-Round About Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road

-Round About Rail Bhawan

-Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg Crossing

-Outer Circle, Connaught Place - Barakhamba Road T-Point

-Round About Patel Chowk

-Jai Singh Road - Ashoka Road T-Point

-Round About RML Hospital

-Outer Circle, Connaught Place-Sansad Marg T-Point

Entire Barakhamba Road and roundabout has been blocked by protesters, halting traffic movement.

Roads leading to the Constitution Club in Delhi are choked due to traffic. This came as heavy security was deployed in the area as INDIA bloc leaders arrived for the Supreme Court march on Monday.

Gurugram weather LIVE: According to IMD's forecast, Gurugram will witness partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers on October 14 and 15. Meanwhile, October 13 will see partly cloudy skies.

Delhi traffic LIVE: Three out of four broken-down vehicles have been removed from the carriageway. The Ring road between Nizamuddin Khatta to Ashram is free from obstruction, and traffic movement has returned to normal, Delhi Police posted on X.

Delhi weather LIVE: Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi early Monday made it the wettest October day in four years, bringing the temperature down to the lowest recorded so far this month, IMD said.

Delhi logged a minimum temperature of 18,7 degrees Celsius as the Safdarjung observatory logged 41.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours till 8.30 am.

According to the IMD, the last time the city recorded more rainfall in the month was on October 9, 2022, when Safdarjung logged around 74 mm, according to weather data.

Delhi rain LIVE: Waterlogging was reported at several locations, including the Dharampura-to-Iron Bridge stretch on Ansari Road, the Mahipalpur flyover, Zakhira underpass, area around Ghazipur Murga Mandi, following the showers and thunderstorm on Monday morning.

Overnight rainfall brought down Delhi's minimum temperature, while the city's air quality improved to the satisfactory category on Monday morning, with inputs from HT reporter Saloni Bhatia.

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) stood at 88 at 9.05 am, placing it in the satisfactory category. The rainfall is likely to have helped wash out suspended dust and other pollutants, contributing to improved air quality. The air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category on Sunday, with an AQI of 111.

The IMD said maximum temperatures across Delhi had fallen by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours, with no significant change in minimum temperatures. Minimum temperatures ranged between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures remained between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius.

The Mahipalpur flyover saw moderate waterlogging as Delhi saw Monday morning rush for office amid rain.

Delhi traffic LIVE: IGNOU Road (Carriageway from Z Mor to MB Road) is witnessing congestion after a truck hit an electric pole. The Delhi Police has advised commuters to avoid this road and take alternate routes accordingly.

Delhi-NCR Weather LIVE: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad will see overcast skies but no rain over the next 5-6 days.

Delhi waterlogging LIVE: A few hours of intense showers triggered waterlogging in South Delhi’s Sainik Farm area on Monday. Visuals from the area showed people wading through knee deep water.

Despite the Monday morning showers, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies and no rainfall in Delhi over the next six days. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius during the coming days.

According to the weather department's seven-day forecast issued on Sunday evening, the maximum temperature on October 13 is likely to range between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.

On October 14, the maximum temperature is forecast to rise to 33-35 degrees Celsius, with the minimum likely to stay between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. For October 15, the maximum is expected to range between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.

On October 16 and 17, maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to range between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius on both days. Partly cloudy skies and no rainfall are forecast throughout this period

Barapulla Phase-III Elevated Road towards Barapulla/Ring Road from Noida Link Road/Mayur Vihar Phase-I is facing heavy traffic congestion despite Google Maps it as clear. Traffic vows are expected to hit commuters during morning peak hours, 10 AM–12 PM, stated Delhi Traffic Police.

Traffic approaching from Noida Link Road/Mayur Vihar Phase-I towards Barapulla Phase-III is being diverted towards NH-24/DND to ease congestion.

IMD released its 7-day forecast on Sunday evening, stating that the maximum temperature will remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius on October 13, with the minimum ranging between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to rise to 33-35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to remain between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius on October 14.

On October 16 and 17, maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to range between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius on both days. Partly cloudy skies and no rainfall are forecast throughout this period

Delhi rains LIVE: Heavy rains in Delhi since early Monday morning triggered waterlogging near Jhandewalan Temple in the Karol Bagh area of central Delhi. The showers, coinciding with the morning commute.

The IMD had warned of minor traffic disruptions, a higher risk of vehicle accidents and water accumulation on roads and in low-lying areas for October 11. It advised commuters to check traffic conditions before leaving, follow traffic advisories and avoid stretches prone to waterlogging.

Delhi traffic live: Due to breakdown of 3 vehicles back to back between Sarai Kale Khan to Ashram, heavy traffic congestion espected on the Ring road, Delhi traffic police said on Monday morning.

Commuters are advised to avoid this road and take alternate routes accordingly.

Traffic LIVE: Six Delhi Metro stations have been closed for entry and exit due to security reasons amid the ongoing protests in the capital on Monday, October 12.

The affected stations are:

• Patel Chowk
• Janpath
• Rajiv Chowk
• Mandi House
• Central Secretariat
• Barakhamba Road

Traffic LIVE: The Delhi Traffic Police has urged commuters travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) and the airport via New Delhi and central Delhi to keep extra time for their journeys.

Residents have also been advised to avoid non-essential travel during the period of restrictions.

Traffic management measures will remain dynamic and may be relaxed or tightened depending on real-time assessments of the situation, the advisory said.