NEW DELHI: Delhi is heading into the final day before Independence Day with security, traffic management and weather emerging as the biggest city concerns. The Delhi traffic police has issued an extensive advisory for August 15, with road closures, diversions and restrictions expected around the Red Fort and central Delhi.Security has also been intensified at major railway hubs, with border and aerial surveillance being stepped up ahead of the celebrations. At the same time, the weather is back in focus as the city is likely to see cloudy skies and light rain on August 14-15, with a fresh monsoon spell expected across northwest India.A major crime development is also drawing attention: the NCB has secured the extradition of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE in connection with a multi-crore cocaine network investigation.Independence Day traffic restrictions take centre stageWith the Red Fort celebrations just a day away, commuters are being advised to plan journeys carefully. Several roads in and around the central Delhi security zone will face restrictions, while buses and other public transport services will be diverted. The advisory comes as vehicle checks and security arrangements have intensified across the capital.Security tightened at railway stationsDelhi’s major railway hubs are also under heightened surveillance. Security agencies have increased checks and are focusing on possible threats ahead of Independence Day, with aerial and border surveillance forming part of the wider security plan.Rain likely as monsoon returnsWeather could add another layer of disruption. Forecasts indicate cloudy skies and light rain in Delhi-NCR on August 14 and 15 as a wider monsoon spell affects northwest India. Commuters could therefore face a combination of traffic restrictions and wet roads over the weekend.
