Diwali emergencies surge in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Mirror|November 06, 2024
City sees a sharper rise in Diwali-related incidents than the rest of Gujarat
Kuldeep Tiwari

Emergencies during Diwali festivities in Ahmedabad jumped by over 23% this year compared to last year. This surge surpasses the state's average increase of 18.18% over the same period.

According to Gujarat EMRI-108 data, the number of emergencies during the three days of Diwali, Gujarati New Year, and Bhai Dooj leaped to 2,683 in 2024, up from 2,172 in 2023.

This story is from the November 06, 2024 edition of Ahmedabad Mirror.

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