Flooding Causes Severe Traffic Delays Near Latitude Festival, A12, A27, Kolkata IT Sector

Severe traffic disruptions due to flooding and vehicle issues have significantly impacted commuters and event attendees across multiple locations. In Kolkata, waterlogging on Salt Lake Bypass caused extensive congestion for IT-sector employees, with traffic delays lasting until the afternoon despite efforts to manage the situation. Similarly, an accident on Colorado Highway 82 resulted in a multi-mile backup, causing eastbound traffic delays. In West Sussex, drivers experienced severe delays on the A27 eastbound, with traffic slowing to an average speed of ten mph. The Latitude Festival near Henham Park faced prolonged traffic jams caused by local flooding and poor traffic management, leading to delays of several hours for attendees and prompting some to seek accommodation nearby. Festival organizers acknowledged the challenges posed by weather conditions and local flooding and pledged to mitigate traffic issues as efforts continued to ease congestion.