Sankranti Return Traffic: Villages to Cities, Governments Ensure Smooth Journeys
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News18•17-01-2026, 10:31
Sankranti Return Traffic: Villages to Cities, Governments Ensure Smooth Journeys
- •Sankranti holidays extended to 8 days this year, allowing more family time in Telugu states.
- •Return journeys from villages to cities begin, with many planning to leave by Sunday night.
- •Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments are implementing measures to prevent traffic jams at toll plazas and on highways.
- •Despite a ban, cockfights were widely held during Sankranti, with large sums of money involved, raising concerns about law enforcement.
- •Traffic police and transport departments have deployed extra personnel, set up help desks, and arranged emergency services to manage the influx of vehicles.
Why It Matters: Governments in Telugu states are taking extensive measures to manage the heavy return traffic after extended Sankranti holidays.
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