The Delhi Traffic Police has urged commuters travelling through South Delhi to plan their routes carefully on Tuesday, as special arrangements and diversions have been put in place in South and Central Delhi for the Chehlum processions.
According to the advisory, traffic congestion and slow movement are expected on Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road, Ring Road, Bhishma Pitamah Marg (BP Marg) and adjoining roads in the Southern Range from 2 pm onwards. Those travelling have been advised to avoid these areas where possible and use alternative routes.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY Special traffic arrangements and diversions will be in place on 04.08.2026 in view of the Chelum Procession in the Southern Range. Traffic congestion and slow movement are expected on Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road, Ring Road, B.P. Marg and adjoining roads from… pic.twitter.com/DVXqrEqCE6
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 4, 2026
The police have also warned of heavy traffic movement and diversions on key routes across Central Delhi between 12 pm and 5 pm due to the processions. While the advisory does not specify all affected roads in the area, commuters travelling through these routes have been urged to be prepared for additional travel time.
People travelling to railway stations, airports and hospitals have been asked to keep sufficient buffer time to avoid delays caused by traffic congestion. In addition, passengers heading to New Delhi Railway Station have been advised to use the Ajmeri Gate side during the notified hours.
The traffic police said special arrangements and diversions would remain in force throughout the day and requested commuters to cooperate with personnel deployed on the ground.
What is Chehlum?
Chehlum is a religious observance, 40 days after Ashura, the day on which Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Shia Muslims mark the occasion with prayers, mourning processions and religious gatherings. It is also associated with the annual pilgrimage to Karbala, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.










