Ahmedabad News | City on Yellow Alert today, jr doctors on strike for stipend hike & more

Ahmedabad is on Yellow Alert today, IMD predicts a rainy week ahead. Junior doctors begin their strike today demanding a stipend hike. Heavy rains have disrupted train services in the Ahmedabad division, and more. Catch up on the latest city news with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.

A depression moving westward from the Bay of Bengal is anticipated to bring substantial rainfall to central and western Indian states over the next three to four days, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Ahmedabad on Monday, with light rain expected in the city today. The forecast for September 3, 4, and 5 predicts a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall in Ahmedabad.

More than 1,500 resident doctors across six govt, municipality, and GMERS hospitals have initiated a strike from today, demanding a 40% increase in their stipend. The strike, which involves junior doctors from the state, follows a month of discussions that only resulted in a 20% hike.

Hospital authorities warn that the strike will likely disrupt hundreds of outpatient departments (OPDs) and scheduled surgeries.

Train services from the Ahmedabad division have been disrupted due to heavy rains in the South Central Railway zone, causing waterlogging in several areas. Notably, the MGR Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Navjivan Express has been cancelled on the 2nd and 3rd of September.

Ahmedabad mourns the loss of eminent historian Dr. Makrand Mehta, who passed away at the age of 93 after battling dengue. Dr. Mehta was a distinguished scholar known for his unparalleled contributions to the study of modern Gujarat’s history. He served as a professor emeritus at MS University of Baroda and collaborated with various academic institutions, including IIM-A.

In response to the damage caused by heavy rains, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has instructed the Road Construction Department to expedite the repair of highways. Of the 116,000 km of roads under the department's jurisdiction, 3,610 km have been affected.

The government has set a deadline of September 7 for the repair of main district roads and September 15 for rural roads. Temporary repairs using dry metal and cold mix asphalt are already underway, with permanent fixes planned once weather conditions stabilize.