Mussoorie/Haridwar/Haldwani, June 1 -- An unprecedented influx of tourists and pilgrims during the extended weekend put traffic management systems under severe pressure across Uttarakhand's major destinations, with Mussoorie and Haridwar witnessing prolonged traffic jams and overcrowding, while Nainital made efforts to manage therush through strict traffic regulations. The surge in visitor numbers was driven by a combination of summer vacations, rising temperatures across north India, the ongoing Char Dham Yatra and the long weekend. The Queen of Hills witnessed one of its busiest weekends of the summer season. Traffic congestion began building up on Friday evening and intensified through Saturday, with major roads witnessing long queues of vehicles. The Mussoorie-Dehradun Road, particularly the stretch between Kingcraig and Library Bazaar, remained clogged for hours. Mussoorie SDM Rahul Anand said authorities implemented emergency traffic measures to prevent a complete breakdown of the transport network. Haridwar witnessed an overwhelming rush of pilgrims and visitors due to the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, summer vacations and religious events associated with the auspicious Jyesth Purushottam month. In contrast, Nainital witnessed a massive tourist influx but largely avoided major traffic jams due to strict traffic management measures implemented by the district administration and police.htc...