A large gathering of devotees at Kainchi Dham led to traffic congestion in Khairna and Garampani on Thursday morning, causing difficulties for drivers, passengers and tourists travelling through the area.
The disruption also affected people returning after the Diwali holiday. Traffic pressure increased on routes used by travellers going towards and coming from Almora, Pithoragarh, Ranikhet, Dharchula, Bageshwar and Haldwani.
Police clear vehicles from congestion
Vehicles became trapped in the resulting traffic jam at Khairna and Garampani. Police personnel worked to ease the situation and move the stranded vehicles through the affected stretches.
The congestion created difficulties for both local road users and visitors travelling through the region. The available report does not provide a separate duration for the traffic disruption or details of any road closure.
Conclusion
The Kainchi Dham crowd caused traffic disruption in Khairna and Garampani, affecting Diwali returnees and travellers on routes linking several Uttarakhand destinations. Police later worked to clear the vehicles caught in the jam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the traffic congestion occur?
The congestion was reported in Khairna and Garampani near Kainchi Dham.
Q. What caused the traffic disruption?
A large gathering of devotees at Kainchi Dham increased pressure on the roads.
Q. Who faced difficulties because of the jam?
Drivers, passengers, tourists and travellers returning after the Diwali holiday were affected.
Q. Which destinations were connected to the affected routes?
The affected routes included travel towards and from Almora, Pithoragarh, Ranikhet, Dharchula, Bageshwar and Haldwani.
Q. What action did police take?
Police worked to move vehicles that were trapped in the traffic jam.
