Monsoon finally arrives in Ahmedabad; rain forecast continues, rising demand for residential properties, city autorickshaw drivers boycott online booking apps, and more. Catch up with the latest news of your city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
Monsoon finally arrives in Ahmedabad; Rain forecast continues
Ahmedabad experienced its first significant rainfall of Monsoon 2024, with up to 3.5 inches of rain falling in 24 hours, primarily on Monday night. The showers drenched various areas including Bapunagar, Nikol, Narol, Naroda, Krishnanagar, Kalupur, Raipur, Khadia, SG Highway, Vastrapur, Ranip, New Ranip, Chandlodia, and Gota.
Today, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder is expected.
Rising demand for residential properties
The demand for residential properties in Ahmedabad is surging due to increasing educational and job opportunities. Realty experts report that rental rates, which typically rise by 5-7% annually, have surged by an average of 15% this year across various localities.
City autorickshaw drivers boycott online booking apps
Ahmedabad’s autorickshaw drivers have announced a two-day boycott of online booking applications like Ola and Uber, protesting the impact these services have on their livelihood. With over 200,000 autorickshaws operating in the city, this move is expected to significantly inconvenience passengers, who will need to find rickshaws at stands or on main roads today.
Tree survey and removal efforts by AMC
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation recently carried out a city-wide tree survey to reduce the risk of tree falls during the monsoon season. The survey identified 162 dry trees, of which 157 have been removed, with the remaining 5 slated for removal soon.
Furthermore, the city addressed 272 dangerous, fallen, and overgrown trees, removing hazardous parts from 261 of them. The western zone reported the highest number of dead trees at 85, with 83 already cleared.
Inauguration of first English medium school under AMC
On Monday, the Minister of State for Cooperation, Micro, Small and Medium Industries inaugurated Lotus Public School in Viratnagar, the first English medium school under the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board. This two-storey primary school, built at a cost of Rs 5.4 crore, features 25 classrooms and enrolls 171 students from Balvatika to Class V.
Shala Praveshotsav commences on June 26
The 21st Edition of Shala Praveshotsav, a state-wide event for enrolling children into kindergarten and Class 1, begins on June 26. This year, over 11.7 lakh children will enter kindergarten, and more than 3.6 lakh will start Class 1, promoting holistic child development across Gujarat.
