IN PICS | Migrant Workers Leaving Delhi In Hordes After CM Kejriwal Imposes 6-Day Lockdown Amid COVID Spike

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Anand Vihar bus terminal witnessed a huge rush of migrant workers last night who gathered to leave for their native places after Delhi Government announced complete lockdown for 6 days due to surge in coronavirus cases in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

Passengers were seen sitting on the roof of a over crowded bus. (Image: PTI)

Ripple effects were seen on Ghaziabad and Noida borders as migrant workers were left to fend for themselves. (Image: PTI)

While several migrants took buses, many opted to walk after failing to find space on over crowded buses. (Image: PTI)

"There's no work for us, & no landlord or govt will help us during lockdown.That's why we're leaving. If there's further lockdown,we won't be able to survive," said a migrant waiting for bus at Ghaziabad border. (Image: PTI)

Another migrant worker complained of hiked transportation charges. "We're daily wagers, CM should have given us some time before announcing it. It takes us Rs 200 to reach home, but they're charging Rs 3,000-4,000 now,how will we go home?" (Image: PTI)

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced to impose a six-day lockdown across national capital starting Monday (April 19) 10 PM till next Monday (April 26), 5 AM . (Image: PTI)

Speaking to the media today after crucial meeting with LD Anil Baijal, the Chief Minister said, "Delhi’s health system has been stretched to its limit, is under stress. Harsh measures will have to be taken to prevent a collapse of the health system." (Image: PTI)

As per the issued order on restrictions during the lockdown, essential services, food services, medical services will continue. Weddings can be held with a gathering of only 50 people, passes will be issued separately for it. (Image: PTI)

The national capital reported 23,686 new cases & 240 fatalities in last 24 hours; active cases at 76,887. (Image: PTI)