Maha Kumbh 2025: Heavy Traffic Jams Cause Chaos, Police Urge Pilgrims to Postpone Travel
Massive Traffic Disruptions Due to Maha Kumbh Mela The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has resulted in severe traffic congestion as an overwhelming number of devotees travel to participate in the religious event. The main highways connecting Madhya Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, especially the route passing through Jabalpur, Katni, and Rewa, are witnessing traffic jams stretching up to 300 kilometers. In response, the Madhya Pradesh Police have requested pilgrims to delay their travel plans to ease the congestion. Unprecedented Crowds Leading to Hours-Long Delays As millions of devotees head toward Prayagraj for the holy dip at the Sangam, the sheer volume of vehicles has led to extreme traffic bottlenecks. The roads leading from Madhya Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh are completely jammed, with vehicles moving at an extremely slow pace or coming to a standstill. Reports suggest that the traffic congestion has extended between 200 to 300 kilometers, making travel nearly impossible. ...