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Delhi Traffic Chaos: Anti-Pollution Checks Clog Borders
1 Nov
Summary
- New anti-pollution measures caused heavy traffic jams at Delhi's borders.
- Delhi's air quality dropped to the 'poor' category, worst this season.
- Enforcement personnel deployed 250 staff for round-the-clock checks.
On Sunday, Delhi experienced severe traffic snarls at its borders due to the implementation of new anti-air pollution restrictions. Congestion was particularly heavy along the Delhi-Gurugram and Delhi-Noida routes as authorities checked vehicles entering the capital. This coincided with a drop in air quality to the 'poor' category, registering the season's worst reading and the highest in 198 days.
The new measures, in effect until February 28, aim to curb winter pollution. They include restrictions on vehicles older than BS-IV, a ban on dust-generating construction, doubled parking fees, and a 50% cap on office attendance. To enforce these, approximately 250 personnel were deployed at key entry points and toll plazas for continuous checks. Violators face e-challans and vehicle impoundment.
Commuters expressed frustration online, questioning the effectiveness of the restrictions amidst the traffic chaos. Meanwhile, further measures are planned, including a ban on construction and demolition activities from December 10 to January 20. Government and private offices are advised to limit physical attendance to 50% to reduce vehicular emissions, a significant contributor to Delhi's pollution.
