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Indore streets sparkle on Diwali's second day as over 1,500 tonnes of waste cleared
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
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Despite a massive waste buildup after Diwali celebrations, Indore's sanitation teams cleared more than 1,500 tonnes of garbage by 9 a.m., leaving the city’s roads visibly clean.
Indore’s municipal sanitation department launched an intensive clean‑up operation on the second day of Diwali after the city’s streets were littered with a large amount of waste generated during the festival. Over 1,500 tonnes of garbage were collected, a figure that underscores the scale of the post‑celebration cleanup.
The effort was coordinated by city officials who deployed additional cleaning crews and equipment early in the morning. By 9 a.m., the teams had cleared the majority of the debris, allowing traffic and pedestrians to move freely on streets that now shine under the festive lights.
Local residents praised the swift response, noting that the rapid removal of waste helped maintain public health and preserved the celebratory atmosphere of the holiday. The operation demonstrates the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining cleanliness even during peak festive periods.
Authorities have urged citizens to dispose of waste responsibly in the future, emphasizing that collective effort is essential to keep Indore’s public spaces clean and safe during major festivals.
The effort was coordinated by city officials who deployed additional cleaning crews and equipment early in the morning. By 9 a.m., the teams had cleared the majority of the debris, allowing traffic and pedestrians to move freely on streets that now shine under the festive lights.
Local residents praised the swift response, noting that the rapid removal of waste helped maintain public health and preserved the celebratory atmosphere of the holiday. The operation demonstrates the city’s ongoing commitment to maintaining cleanliness even during peak festive periods.
Authorities have urged citizens to dispose of waste responsibly in the future, emphasizing that collective effort is essential to keep Indore’s public spaces clean and safe during major festivals.