Nashik: Vehicular chaos and traffic snarls were witnessed in the Khadkali and Shalimar areas of the city as people came out in large numbers for Diwali shopping on Sunday.A large number of people thronged the city markets as it was the last Sunday ahead of the Diwali festival, which gets underway from Vasubaras, the first day of Diwali falling on Thursday.The city police have closed seven roads for the movement of vehicles in the old city area to avoid traffic congestion in the narrow lanes, motorists have had to take a detour around the closed roads.This led to more vehicles on the already-crowded streets. Illegal parking on the roadside left less space on the city streets. Saurabh Borade, a Cidco resident, said, We expected a rush in the old city market ahead of Diwali. People need to ensure that they park their vehicles in the parking lots only instead of parking them on the roadside. The police should start using towing vans for picking up illegally parked vehicles during such period.Shalimar, Raviwar Karanja, and the Khadkali signal witnessed tremendous traffic. Vendors have put up their stalls of petty articles used for Diwali on either side of the roads at various places. There is a rush of people to buy those on both sides, which leaves little space on the road for vehicular movement, mainly buses and other four-wheelers.We also published the following articles recentlyDelhi running out of space to park impounded vehiclesThe enforcement action against vehicles violating rules in Delhi is being hampered by overcrowded impounding pits. The transport department has three pits where impounded vehicles are kept, but they are running out of space. This is affecting the action against unregistered e-rickshaws, which are a major violator. The department is considering writing to landowning agencies for more land to address the issue.Car parking tips during Diwali celebrations: Ensure safety from firecrackersDuring the festive season and especially during Diwali, it is important to take precautions to protect your vehicle from firecracker damage. Some parking tips include parking in a covered area like a shed or basement, avoiding parking near areas where firecrackers are likely to be set off, not using a car cover as it can easily catch fire, and considering leaving your car parked in a known garage or office basement. Additionally, taking pictures of your parked car can help in documenting any damage and filing an insurance claim if needed.GRAP 3 takes 2L pvt vehicles off city roadsThe ban on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars in Delhi-NCR has left many commuters in a conundrum. While these vehicles are restricted in Delhi, they are still allowed to ply in Gurgaon, causing confusion and inconvenience for many. Nearly 2 lakh privately-owned vehicles in Gurgaon have been affected by the ban. Commuters are now making alternative arrangements for commuting to the capital, while questioning the logic behind the ban during the festive season. The authorities in Gurgaon are awaiting directions from the state government before implementing any ban.

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