4 lakh weddings in Delhi! Police issues advisory amid traffic chaos. Here are the dates when heavy traffic is expected

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in anticipation of heavy traffic during the ongoing wedding season in the city. The advisory comes amid reports of around 4 lakh weddings in Delhi, causing potential traffic chaos. In fact, Delhi saw massive traffic jams on Thursday itself as the wedding season started on November 23.

To mitigate the inconvenience caused by the surge in wedding processions, Delhi Police has urged residents to follow the advisory. In a tweet earlier this week, the police department stated, "Due to the wedding season, certain roads will experience heavy traffic. Kindly adhere to the advisory to avoid any inconvenience."

Traffic officials have warned about heavy traffic on certain roads, including Mandir Marg, NH-48 from Dhuala Kuan to Rajokri flyover, Palam Road, Matadin Marg, GT Road, Bhagwan Mandir Marg, Najafgarh Firni Road, Ring Road from Azadpur to Punjabi Bagh, etc.


Cops have identified specific areas that are likely to be affected, including Vikas Marg, NH-8, Mayapuri, Dwarka, Dhaula Kuan, Karkardooma, Chattarpur, Sardar Patel Marg, Anand Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, and GT Karnal Road.


To manage the situation, traffic police have made necessary arrangements, particularly during the peak hours of 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., when most wedding processions occur. Meetings have been held with banquet hall and farmhouse owners, as well as hotel officials, to ensure compliance with traffic regulations.

The Delhi Police has also warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating norms or bursting crackers.

"The wedding season commences on Thursday, and numerous weddings will take place. In areas like Mayapuri, Chattarpur, Punjabi Bagh, and GT Karnal Road, where venues are located in close proximity, it is crucial to ensure that wedding processions and other ceremonies do not disrupt traffic flow," a traffic official told the Times of India.

Traffic personnel will be deployed in the vicinity of wedding venues to manage the situation. Major arterial roads, such as Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, will have over a dozen traffic marshals stationed to facilitate smooth traffic movement. Cranes will also be on standby to tow away vehicles parked on the roadside.

The wedding season, considered auspicious, began on November 23 with Dev Uthan Ekadashi and continued until December 15. November 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, and December 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 15 are the most popular dates for weddings this month. Additionally, weddings are expected to pick up again from mid-January to July.

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), approximately 38 lakh weddings will be solemnized across the country during this period, resulting in a staggering flow of around Rs 4.7 lakh crore. In Delhi alone, the four lakh weddings expected this season are projected to generate a business of about Rs 1.2 lakh crore, according to CAIT. As the wedding season kicks off, Delhi Police is working diligently to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and minimal disruptions for residents.