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Heavy Rain Slows Delhi Traffic, Vehicles Crawl on Major Roads
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM
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Continuous rain across Delhi has reduced vehicle speeds, causing long queues on key arteries.
Rainfall intensified across Delhi on Monday, turning the city’s usually bustling roads into slow‑moving streams of vehicles. Major thoroughfares such as the Ring Road, Ashram Marg and the Delhi‑Gurgaon Expressway reported traffic moving at a crawl, with commuters waiting for extended periods at signalised intersections.
The wet conditions have increased the likelihood of minor accidents and vehicle breakdowns, further aggravating congestion. Public transport services, including Delhi Metro and city buses, experienced delays as drivers navigated slippery tracks and reduced visibility.
City traffic police issued advisories urging motorists to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary trips and consider alternative routes. Residents reported that the rain, while brief, has disrupted daily schedules and heightened commuter frustration.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, deploying additional traffic personnel at critical junctions to manage flow and ensure safety until the weather improves.
The wet conditions have increased the likelihood of minor accidents and vehicle breakdowns, further aggravating congestion. Public transport services, including Delhi Metro and city buses, experienced delays as drivers navigated slippery tracks and reduced visibility.
City traffic police issued advisories urging motorists to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary trips and consider alternative routes. Residents reported that the rain, while brief, has disrupted daily schedules and heightened commuter frustration.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, deploying additional traffic personnel at critical junctions to manage flow and ensure safety until the weather improves.