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

Delhi, Gurugram, Noida traffic LIVE: Traffic diversions have been announced for several key locations, including the Dhaula Kuan flyover, Lodhi Road flyover and the outer circle of Connaught Place, among other areas.

The traffic diversions will come into effect from 6 am on Saturday. (PTI)

Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida traffic LIVE: Heavy rain triggered waterlogging at several locations across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday. Traffic congestion was reported on key stretches including the Barapulla Phase-III Elevated Road towards Barapulla/Ring Road from Noida Link Road/Mayur Vihar Phase-I and Ring Road between Sarai Kale Khan-Ashram carriageway....Read More

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• 12 Oct 2026, 05:04:53 PM IST

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• 12 Oct 2026, 04:40:32 PM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: 6 metro stations to remain closed

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 04:16:07 PM IST

  Delhi SIR protest Traffic Advisory: Police notifies social media handles for real-time traffic updates

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 03:38:46 PM IST

  Delhi SIR protest Traffic Advisory: Delhi Police releases advisory for public

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 03:15:10 PM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: Vehicular movement affected amid INDIA bloc protest

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 02:31:38 PM IST

  Delhi SIR protest Traffic Advisory: Police announce route diversions amid protests

  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

• 12 Oct 2026, 02:01:45 PM IST

  Delhi traffic updates LIVE: Barakhamba Road, roundabout blocked

  

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

• 12 Oct 2026, 01:46:04 PM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: Constitution Club, area choked

  

  Road near Construction Club witnesses traffic. (Image: HT/Hemani Bhandari)

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 01:29:00 PM IST

  Gurugram weather LIVE: IMD's forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 01:08:59 PM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: Movement restored on Ring road between Nizamuddin Khatta to Ashram

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 12:21:10 PM IST

  Delhi weather LIVE: National Capital sees wettest October day in 4 years

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 12:07:45 PM IST

  Delhi rain LIVE: Key locations waterlogged after few hours of downpour

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 11:49:46 AM IST

  Delhi rain LIVE: Overnight rain improves AQI

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 11:37:34 AM IST

  Delhi-NCR weather LIVE: Max temp across Delhi falls by 1-2 degrees

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 11:22:37 AM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: Mahipalpur flyover waterlogged

  #WATCH | Delhi: Rainfall triggers waterlogging in parts of the city. Visuals around Mahipalpur Flyover. https://t.co/71aZK81IhU

  — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026

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

• 12 Oct 2026, 10:57:47 AM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: Congestion on IGNOU road

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 10:36:14 AM IST

  Delhi-NCR Weather LIVE: Will NCR see more rain in coming days?

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 10:23:57 AM IST

  Delhi waterlogging LIVE: Sainik Farm witnesses waterlogging

  #WATCH | Delhi: Rainfall triggers waterlogging in parts of the city. Visuals from Sainik Farm area. https://t.co/AboWdE7FEY

  — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 10:15:40 AM IST

  Delhi weather LIVE: Will National Capital get more showers?

  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

• 12 Oct 2026, 10:00:20 AM IST

  Delhi traffic LIVE: Heavy traffic on Barapulla Phase-III towards Ring road

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 09:50:33 AM IST

  Delhi weather LIVE: IMD provides temperature update

  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

• 12 Oct 2026, 09:44:46 AM IST

  Delhi rains LIVE: National capital hit by heavy showers on Monday morning

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 09:38:25 AM IST

  Delhi traffic live: Congestion at Ring road between Sarai Kale Khan-Ashram carriageway

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 09:27:34 AM IST

  Traffic LIVE: List of 6 Metro stations closed for entry and exit amid protests

  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
• 12 Oct 2026, 09:17:50 AM IST

  Traffic LIVE: Commuters advised to plan travel

  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.

• 12 Oct 2026, 09:13:50 AM IST

  Traffic LIVE: Delhi Traffic Police says 30 key stretches may be affected

  Traffic LIVE: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Monday warning that traffic movement may be affected at 30 key points across the capital amid the prevailing law and order situation.

  Diversions will be enforced from 6am, depending on the situation on the ground. Commuters travelling through central Delhi and areas around major intersections have been advised to plan their journeys in advance.

  Key stretches where traffic may be affected:

  The affected points include Dhaula Kuan flyover, Mandi House, Jhandewalan, Panchkuian, Lodhi Road flyover, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh flyover, Connaught Place's outer circle, Patel Chowk, Rail Bhawan, RML Hospital and Jantar Mantar Road.

  Other stretches include Shankar Road-Vande Mataram 'T' Point, Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, Chemsford Road, Tolstoy-Janpath crossing, Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg crossing and Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg crossing.