Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Quietens Ahead of Sankranti
Hyderabad became very quiet on Monday because many people left the city to celebrate Sankranti in their hometowns.
Roads that are usually busy had very little traffic, and parks and shops had fewer visitors.
Even movie theaters had fewer people watching movies.
The Numaish exhibition also had fewer visitors, but the traders there expect more people to come during the festival days.
The city will likely stay quiet for the next week until people return after celebrating Sankranti.
Hyderabad experienced a significant decrease in traffic and public footfall as residents left the city to celebrate Sankranti.
Areas like Tank Bund, Dilsukhnagar, Madhapur, Kukatpally, Gachibowli, and Mehdipatnam saw very little traffic, with smooth and quick travel.
Parks, junctions, and commercial areas had lower footfall than usual, and cinema theaters reported lower attendance despite new movie releases.
The Numaish exhibition saw a smaller crowd, with most visitors being local citizens, but traders expect more crowds during the festival days.
The city is expected to remain quiet for the upcoming week, with normal activity resuming after Sankranti celebrations conclude.
- Who
- Residents of Hyderabad and business owners
- What
- Decrease in traffic and public footfall ahead of Sankranti
- When
- Monday, ahead of the Sankranti festival
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- Residents are traveling to their hometowns to celebrate Sankranti
Residents
Business Owners
Impact of Sankranti Travel
Residents
Residents are traveling to their hometowns to celebrate Sankranti, leading to a quieter city.
Business Owners
Business owners expect increased crowds during the festival days, despite lower footfall before the festival.
- Event
- Sankranti festival
- Areas with Decreased Traffic
- Tank Bund, Dilsukhnagar, Madhapur, Kukatpally, Gachibowli, Mehdipatnam
- Impact on Public Footfall
- Lower than usual in parks, junctions, and commercial areas
- Cinema Theatres and Multiplexes
- Reported lower footfall despite new movie releases
- Numaish Exhibition Crowd
- Smaller than usual, mostly local citizens
- Expected Return to Normalcy
- After Sankranti celebrations conclude
Sources
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Sankranthi Traffic continues on Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway
SCR announces special trains for Sankranthi rush in AP
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No APSRTC Fare Hike; Free Bus Travel For Women To Continue During Sankranti
