Delhi pollution curbs begin amid heavy border traffic

Delhi’s winter pollution restrictions took effect on Nov. 1, including vehicle checks and measures intended to reduce traffic and dust. Heavy congestion was reported at several border crossings, especially on the Delhi-Gurugram route.

• Delhi’s restrictions began Nov. 1 and include doubled parking charges, work-from-home arrangements, checks on vehicle emissions compliance, and a ban on dust-generating demolition and outdoor construction.· 1 source
• Authorities said the measures are intended to curb pollution; vehicles account for 23% of Delhi’s winter pollution, while biomass burning contributes 20%, according to India’s environment ministry.· 1 source
• Heavy congestion was reported at several Delhi entry points, including the Delhi-Gurugram and Delhi-Noida borders, where personnel checked vehicles.· 1 source
• At Sirhaul, commuters were reportedly stuck for hours as police checked documents, registration details and emissions compliance; a rally and planned highway work also coincided with the traffic disruption.· 1 source