Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi (MS)
Mangaluru/Udupi, Apr 29: Vehicle congestion was observed in the twin districts of coastal Karnataka due to consecutive holidays, including polling day, the fourth Saturday, and Sunday.
Normally, traffic congestion is minimal on Sunday mornings due to it being a holiday. However, due to the series of holidays, traffic jams were experienced from Sunday morning, April 28 onwards. The congestion was particularly notable near wedding halls.
In the evening, crowds flocked to Tannirbhavi Beach, Panambur Beach, Kadri Park, and Pilikula Sanctuary in Mangaluru. In Udupi, high concentrations of people were observed at Malpe Beach and Sri Krishna Math. There was a significant influx of tourists from other states, and many temples also witnessed a large number of devotees.
Additionally, the highways saw an increased number of vehicles, in addition to the usual presence of trucks and buses.