Hyderabad is experiencing significant traffic congestion, particularly in LB Nagar, as thousands of people travel to their hometowns for the Makar Sankranti festival. Extended holidays are contributing to the exodus of students and employees. Authorities have implemented special traffic arrangements, including clearing encroachments and deploying additional personnel, to manage the festive rush and ensure public safety. Markets are also busy with people purchasing festive items like Rangoli colors.