New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Traffic in Delhi-NCR has come to a crawl over the past few days amid the pre-Diwali rush. Key market areas and routes have been witnessing bumper-to-bumper jams, leaving commuters frustrated.

Commuters, who said they expected a festival rush but this year had "hit a new peak", reported that otherwise smooth stretches were also congested throughout the day on Friday.

"Delhi's traffic is usually terrible in the festive season, but it's hit a new peak of WTAF this year," a commuter wrote on X.

Another added, "Traffic in Delhi Crossing all limits this Diwali, So does the civic sense."

"This Diwali, Delhi shines brightest from the endless trail of car headlights. The real Diwali spirit? Stuck in traffic, glowing under...