Ahmedabad is experiencing a slight increase in Covid-19 cases, with 20 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, raising the active case count to 31. State health officials confirm all cases are the Omicron subtype, advising against panic due to low hospitalization rates.
Ahmedabad sizzles at 41.6°C; IMD predicts light to moderate rain & thunderstorms today
Ahmedabad experienced a slight temperature increase, reaching 41.6°C on Friday, with a minimum of 29.4°C. The IMD forecasts a maximum of 41°C on Saturday, with potential light rain and gusty winds. A low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea is expected to intensify, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to South Gujarat and coastal Saurashtra.
Honda to invest Rs 920 crore in expansion of Vithalapur plant in Gujarat
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is investing Rs 920 crore to expand its Gujarat plant with a fourth production line, boosting capacity by 6.5 lakh units to a total of 26.1 lakh by 2027. This expansion will make Vithalapur Honda’s largest global motorcycle assembly plant, focusing on 125cc motorcycles and creating 1,800 jobs.
Gujarat reports 15 Covid-19 cases; health officials urge public not to panic
Gujarat reports 15 active Covid-19 cases of the JN.1 variant, a less severe strain from the Omicron family. Health officials assure the public that there’s no need to panic, as all patients are recovering at home without requiring hospitalization. Ahmedabad city accounts for 13 cases, with one each in Ahmedabad rural and Rajkot city.
Ahmedabad braces for traffic snarls as GT faces LSG in IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium
Traffic congestion is anticipated near Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, May 22, due to the Gujarat Titans versus Lucknow Super Giants IPL match. The game starts at 7:30 PM, drawing a large crowd. While an official advisory is pending, routes from Janpath T Junction to the stadium’s main gate may face disruptions.