Commuters in South Delhi are advised to plan their routes in advance today as the Delhi Traffic Police has implemented special measures and diversions in the Southern Range due to the Chelum Procession. According to the advisory, several major roads are expected to face congestion and slower traffic from 2 PM onward. The affected areas include Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road, Ring Road, B.P. Marg, and connecting routes. The police posted details on X, stating that the arrangements apply specifically on August 4. Travelers are urged to allow extra time, consider alternative paths, and avoid the affected zones if possible. The advisory also recommends using the Delhi Metro for more reliable travel. Particular attention is given to those heading to airports, railway stations, or hospitals, who are asked to add buffer time to their schedules. Chelum, observed about forty days after Ashura, marks the end of a mourning period for the Shia Muslim community commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. In Delhi and other cities, the occasion involves organized processions that draw large crowds, prompting coordinated traffic management by authorities.
