Ahmedabad Sees Massive 50% Jump in Diwali Waste, Civic Body Collects 19,500 Tonnes - Ahmedabad's Diwali celebrations led to a significant surge in waste generation this year, with the city's civic body collecting ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com. This marks a substantial 50% increase compared to the 12,980 metric tonnes collected during the same festive period last year, highlighting the growing challenge of urban waste management during peak.