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Delhi braces for traffic snarls and rain as BRICS Summit kicks off
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 03:48 PM
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Authorities warn of severe traffic congestion and heavy rain in Delhi during the opening days of the BRICS summit.
The BRICS summit has begun in Delhi, bringing heads of state from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to the capital. City officials have issued alerts that the influx of delegations, media and security personnel will strain the already busy road network.
Key arteries such as the Ring Road, Delhi‑Gurgaon Expressway and routes surrounding the India Habitat Centre are expected to experience heavy bottlenecks. Police have deployed additional traffic personnel, set up temporary diversions and urged commuters to rely on the metro and bus services.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent heavy rain over the next 48 hours, raising concerns about water‑logging on low‑lying streets and further slowing movement. Drainage crews have been mobilised to clear potential choke points ahead of the showers.
Residents have been advised to avoid peak‑hour travel, keep mobile alerts on, and use real‑time traffic apps for alternate routes. The city’s traffic control centre is monitoring the situation round‑the‑clock.
Despite the challenges, organisers say contingency plans are in place to ensure that diplomatic schedules are not disrupted, while public safety remains the top priority.
Key arteries such as the Ring Road, Delhi‑Gurgaon Expressway and routes surrounding the India Habitat Centre are expected to experience heavy bottlenecks. Police have deployed additional traffic personnel, set up temporary diversions and urged commuters to rely on the metro and bus services.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent heavy rain over the next 48 hours, raising concerns about water‑logging on low‑lying streets and further slowing movement. Drainage crews have been mobilised to clear potential choke points ahead of the showers.
Residents have been advised to avoid peak‑hour travel, keep mobile alerts on, and use real‑time traffic apps for alternate routes. The city’s traffic control centre is monitoring the situation round‑the‑clock.
Despite the challenges, organisers say contingency plans are in place to ensure that diplomatic schedules are not disrupted, while public safety remains the top priority.