Delhi Metro services closed till Mar 31 due to coronavirus outbreak: DMRC

Delhi Metro services have been closed till March 31 in view of coronavirus outbreak, DMRC said on Sunday. On Saturday, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) h anunced that services will be largely closed on Monday.

In a statement on Sunday, it said, "As per latest decision, in order to fight coronavirus outbreak, it has been decided that metro services will remain completely closed till March 31."

services are alrey closed on Sunday in view of "janata curfew". At least 27 coronavirus cases, including a death, were reported in national capital till Saturday night.

" move is aimed at controlling spre of coronavirus by ensuring social distancing and encouraging people to stay at home for time being.

" Delhi Metro system will however continue to be powered for essential internal operational maintenance activities during this duration and security of system will continue to be taken care of by CISF," DMRC statement said. PTI KND RC