India, July 22 -- Several parts of east and northeast Delhi faced heavy traffic congestion on Monday and are expected to experience severe traffic snarls throughout Tuesday and Wednesday morning, as at least seven major stretches connecting Uttar Pradesh were closed to vehicles due to the large influx of kanwariyas. The Delhi Traffic Police issued two traffic advisories on Monday, listing the roads closed from 8am on Monday until 8am on Wednesday. The advisories also included alternative routes for motorists.

The closed stretches include: the left carriageway of Grand Trunk (GT) Road from Keshav Chowk roundabout to Yudhistir Setu, ISBT Kashmere Gate, the GT Road from Apsara border to Shahdara, Seemapuri to Apsara border, Anand Vihar to A...