Chennai Traffic Chaos Post-Pongal, 800 Police Deployed
Severe traffic congestion hit Chennai's gateways on Sunday as thousands returned after Pongal holidays. GST Road, highways saw kilometers-long jams, with 800 traffic police managing the influx.
Severe traffic congestion hit Chennai's gateways on Sunday as thousands returned after Pongal holidays. GST Road, highways saw kilometers-long jams, with 800 traffic police managing the influx.
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Chennai witnessed a massive Pongal exodus with over 8.75 lakh passengers using special buses. Advance bookings surged 30% as SETC and private operators ran thousands of services.
Nearly 14 lakh people have left Chennai for Pongal celebrations, traveling by buses and trains. Traffic remained smooth on GST Road despite heavy movement.
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