India, Oct. 18 -- Bengaluru commuters heading to their hometowns for the Dasara festivities faced severe traffic congestion on Friday evening, with some spending five to six hours on the road just trying to leave the city. Heavy rain added to the chaos, bringing traffic to a standstill on several major roads and leaving passengers stranded well past midnight.

Buses operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private operators were also caught in the gridlock, with several passengers facing hours-long delays. As the congestion stretched into the early hours of Saturday, frustrated commuters took to social media to share their experiences.

An Instagram user named Ashanth, a techie by profession, shared a video f...