Chennai Return Rush After Diwali 2026: Heavy Crowd at Kilambakkam Bus Terminus

Kilambakkam Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus witnessed a heavy rush of passengers as thousands of people returned to Chennai after celebrating Diwali and the consecutive holidays in their hometowns.

Lakhs of people had travelled from Chennai to their native places to celebrate the festival with their families. As the celebrations and holidays came to an end, passengers began returning to the city from the night of November 9.

The large number of returning passengers led to heavy crowds at the Kilambakkam bus terminus. At the same time, people travelling from Chennai to other destinations also gathered at the terminal, adding to the congestion.

Heavy Passenger Movement at Kilambakkam

Thousands of passengers arrived at Kilambakkam in government city buses, transport corporation express buses and private omni buses. Many families returned together after the festival holidays.

The simultaneous arrival of a large number of buses and passengers also caused traffic congestion in and around the bus terminus.

The post-Diwali travel rush highlighted the heavy passenger movement at Kilambakkam as Chennai residents returned to the city after the festive break.