Unprecedented Traffic Jam in Nevada, USA

The Nevada desert witnessed an unprecedented traffic jam following the conclusion of the Burning Man contemporary art festival, which is held annually in Black Rock, a temporary city specifically created for the event. Heavy rains hindered participants' movement on the highway, where thousands of cars were meant to converge. The week-long event took place from August 28 to September 4, attracting over 70,000 attendees. Tens of thousands of participants travel to and from the festival along a two-lane highway, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.