Deepavali rush brings Chennai traffic to a standstill; thousands head to hometowns
Chennai witnessed heavy traffic congestion on Friday evening as thousands of residents began travelling to their hometowns ahead of Deepavali, which falls on November 9.
GST Road, one of the city's key arterial routes, experienced significant traffic congestion as a large number of people headed out of Chennai for the festive celebrations.
The Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) at Kilambakkam witnessed a massive rush of passengers, with families arriving in large numbers to board buses to various destinations across Tamil Nadu.
With many residents choosing to leave the city two days ahead of the festival, the surge in passenger movement placed considerable pressure on road traffic and public transport facilities.
The festive exodus once again highlighted the enormous logistical challenge of managing Chennai's traffic and intercity transport during major festivals, when a substantial section of the city's population travels to their native places.
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