Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Traffic Diversions for Kaanum Pongal Outings
On January 17, the city police in Chennai made special plans for traffic and parking because it was Kaanum Pongal, the last day of a big harvest festival.
Many families and friends were going out to enjoy the day, which usually makes places like Marina Beach very crowded.
The police put over 16,000 officers at Marina Beach to help manage the big crowds and keep everyone safe.
They also set up special traffic routes and parking areas to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Chennai police enforced traffic diversions and marked parking areas for Kaanum Pongal on January 17.
Over 16,000 police personnel were deployed at Marina Beach to manage expected large crowds.
Kaanum Pongal is the final day of the four-day harvest festival, prompting many families to go out.
The measures were taken to prevent overcrowding and ensure public safety.
Marina Beach was a key location anticipated to attract significant numbers of visitors.
- Who
- Chennai city police and residents
- What
- Traffic diversions and parking demarcations for Kaanum Pongal outings
- When
- January 17, 2024
- Where
- Chennai, particularly Marina Beach
- Why
- To manage crowds and ensure safety during the final day of the harvest festival
- Event
- Kaanum Pongal
- Date
- January 17
- Location
- Chennai
- Police Personnel Deployed
- 16,000
- Key Location
- Marina Beach