{"id":2973,"date":"2025-08-07T07:55:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T07:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/top-10-indian-cities-facing-severe-traffic-congestion-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T07:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T07:55:25","slug":"top-10-indian-cities-facing-severe-traffic-congestion-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/top-10-indian-cities-facing-severe-traffic-congestion-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Indian Cities Facing Severe Traffic Congestion In 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>From chaotic intersections to endless traffic jams, these Indian cities are leading the pack in traffic snarls, making daily travel a frustrating ordeal for millions. The TomTom Traffic Index, an annual global report analysing traffic congestion patterns in major cities, has revealed the names of India\u2019s top cities that face severe traffic congestion. Here\u2019s the list of the cities where the traffic nightmare is at its worst.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-1\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kolkata-1-2025-08-517905a7e07e191fc0d33e9c32a0c038.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Kolkata, West Bengal:<\/strong> The city ranks first on the list, experiencing the slowest traffic speeds in India during 2024-25. On average, it takes 34 minutes and 33 seconds to travel just 10 km. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-2\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bengaluru-2-2025-08-316af06b305d883c17d951ac8bbb9606.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Bengaluru, Karnataka:<\/strong> It clocks an average of 34 minutes 10 seconds per 10 km. The city saw a 50-second increase over 2023\u2019s commute time. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-3\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pune-3-2025-08-45b3a00736b355fc853b4450f6352a7a.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Pune, Maharashtra:<\/strong> Pune takes the third spot, with an average of 33 minutes 22 seconds to travel 10 km and costing commuters about 108 hours annually. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-4\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Hyderabad-4-2025-08-fd226cc4dd3e7388e495bd9a666a9600.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Hyderabad, Telangana:<\/strong> The city records an average of 31 minutes 30 seconds per 10 km. Traffic remains sluggish especially during peak hours when major corridors choke. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-5\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chennai-5-2025-08-e3c7f97efbdea87592000081e1cbb1f9.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Chennai, Tamil Nadu:<\/strong> It takes around 30 minutes 20 seconds per 10 km, costing commuters about 94 hours per year in traffic delays. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-6\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mumbai-6-2025-08-2ceb7b3e0c2df58911f1f9eefba2d0df.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra:<\/strong> The city sees traffic speeds averaging 29 minutes 26 seconds per 10 km, positioning it as the sixth slowest in India. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-7\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ahmedabad-7-2025-08-82fa908fcfdf91969e49d0f7ec188a66.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Ahmedabad, Gujarat:<\/strong> The city averages 29 minutes 3 seconds per 10 km, causing about 73 hours yearly lost to traffic delays. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-8\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ernakulam-8-2025-08-264e6857ed08430b7d9ea00825041127.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Ernakulam, Kerala:<\/strong> The city averages 28 minutes 30 seconds per 10 km, making it 8th slowest in the country. Reportedly, commuters loose nearly 88 hour per year in rush-hour congestion. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-9\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jaipur-9-2025-08-7b7d483e3e98dec23d0a051d6d8e86e9.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>Jaipur, Rajasthan:<\/strong> The city records an average travel time of 28 minute 28 seconds per 10 Km, leading roughly 83 hours lost annually in traffic congestion. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-10\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/New-Delhi10-2025-08-dbfa90c56afff59bf33e56c7bd1a7a1d.jpg\" alt=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" title=\"Severe Traffic Congestion\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> <strong>New Delhi, Delhi:<\/strong> The capital also features in the list with an average commute time of 23 minutes 24 seconds per 10 km, resulting in 76 hours lost annually in congestion. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Get the latest updates on car and bike launches in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/india\/\">India<\/a> \u2014 including reviews, prices, specs, and performance. 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