![Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707970229_BangkokThailand.jpg)
Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home
Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.
Thu Feb 15 2024
![Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Pakistani city of Karachi Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Pakistani city of Karachi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693393928_TBLIONESCAPED.jpg)
Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Pakistani city of Karachi
The lion was being transported by its owner when it escaped on the main road of the bustling port city during peak traffic hours.
Wed Aug 30 2023
![Heavy traffic flow towards Klang Valley Heavy traffic flow towards Klang Valley](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651851610_TBalirantrafik.jpg)
Heavy traffic flow towards Klang Valley
Heavy traffic flow has been reported on major highways heading towards the Klang Valley as of 9 pm today.
Fri May 06 2022
![Heavy traffic flow on major highways as at 2 pm Heavy traffic flow on major highways as at 2 pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651744037_lebuhraya.jpg)
Heavy traffic flow on major highways as at 2 pm
Traffic flow is getting heavier on the main highways due to the increase in the number of vehicles on the road as at 2 pm today.
Thu May 05 2022
![Heavy traffic towards KL as city dwellers return home after Raya holidays Heavy traffic towards KL as city dwellers return home after Raya holidays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651680200_TBselatansesak.jpg)
Heavy traffic towards KL as city dwellers return home after Raya holidays
Traffic flow on major highways heading to the capital is experiencing severe congestion due to the high number of vehicles as city dwellers begin to return to their homes.
Wed May 04 2022
![Increasingly heavier traffic reported on highways and major roads Increasingly heavier traffic reported on highways and major roads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61651309448_LebuhrayasesakPGU.jpg)
Increasingly heavier traffic reported on highways and major roads
Heavy traffic has continued to build up on highways and major roads to the north, south and east coast of the peninsula, as the Hari Raya ''balik kampung'' exodus picks up pace.
Sat Apr 30 2022
![Heavy traffic on main highways towards Klang Valley - LLM Heavy traffic on main highways towards Klang Valley - LLM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644067588_TBTRAFIKKL.jpg)
Heavy traffic on main highways towards Klang Valley - LLM
Heavy and slow traffic flow on the main highways heading to the Klang Valley is expected to continue until early tomorrow morning as city folks began their return home after the CNY holidays.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Christmas: Heavy traffic expected on several roads in N. Sembilan Christmas: Heavy traffic expected on several roads in N. Sembilan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71596106875_HIGHWAY.jpg)
Christmas: Heavy traffic expected on several roads in N. Sembilan
Ibrahim advised those who plan to take a road trip to the east coast through Negeri Sembilan to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![Travel mechanism must follow ideal time to avoid congestion - Police Travel mechanism must follow ideal time to avoid congestion - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/51579081494_TBPCPOLISjpg.jpg)
Travel mechanism must follow ideal time to avoid congestion - Police
The proposal was suggested by the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) to avoid heavy traffic and congestion.
Fri Apr 24 2020
![Scientists link higher dementia risk to living near heavy traffic Scientists link higher dementia risk to living near heavy traffic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436881011_BALIKKAMPUNG.jpg)
Scientists link higher dementia risk to living near heavy traffic
People who live near busy roads laden with heavy traffic face a higher risk of developing dementia than those living further away, according to researchers in Canada.
Thu Jan 05 2017
![Traffic congestion in city as hundreds of GST protesters March to Dataran Merdeka Traffic congestion in city as hundreds of GST protesters March to Dataran Merdeka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/71398932789_295x200.jpg)
Traffic congestion in city as hundreds of GST protesters March to Dataran Merdeka
There was heavy traffic congestion around the capital city's landmark, Dataran Merdeka, and nearby areas when hundreds of protesters against the GST.
Thu May 01 2014