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Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Highlights: Heavy rains with squally winds up to 60 kmph likely to hit parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Ditwah Live: Cyclonic storm Ditwah, intensifying over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of south Andhra Pradesh. Moving slowly at around 7 kmph, the cyclone is expected to pass as close as 25 km from the Chennai coast early Sunday. The storm has already caused severe devastation in Sri Lanka, leaving over 150 dead and nearly 200 missing. In preparation, Puducherry authorities have ordered the shutdown of all liquor shops by 8 pm, while Air India has warned passengers of potential disruptions due to heavy rain and strong winds. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh from November 30 to December 3. As a precaution, Chennai Airport has cancelled 47 flights for Sunday, including 36 domestic and 11 international services, amid escalating weather threats linked to Cyclone Ditwah. Stay with TOI for more updates:
17:13 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Chennai district collectorate announced holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday
16:14 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: A car gets trapped in stagnant rainwater on Poonamallee Highway in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
16:00 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Rescue boats on standby in south Chennai
Boats have been kept on standby in Velachery and other severely flooded areas of south Chennai to launch rescue operations if required, an official said. Meanwhile, residents of Rameswaram continue to face hardship, as nearly 200 habitations in Thangachimadam have been marooned due to heavy rainfall over the past two days.
14:37 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Tamil Nadu receives rain as remnants of cyclone Ditwah remain close to TN-Pondy coasts
Several areas in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Ranipet, experienced moderate rainfall on Monday due to the remnants of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, which lingered near the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts. The system, now weakened into a deep depression, is expected to weaken further, with its remnants continuing to bring rain. According to the IMD, it is likely to remain nearly stationary as a weakened system over the next 24 hours.
13:37 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Heavy rainfall forecast for parts of Andhra Pradesh
The remnants of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, now weakened into a deep depression, are expected to bring heavy rains to parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday, officials said. APSDMA managing director Prakhar Jain added that several areas in coastal Andhra Pradesh may experience heavy rainfall along with squally winds reaching up to 60 kmph.
13:04 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: 'Cyclone Ditwah is moving northward and is getting converted into a depression'
22 teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu and three teams in Puducherry. The teams have been deployed in the vulnerable areas. They are in alert mode...Cyclone Ditwah is moving northward and is getting converted into a depression: NDRF DIG for South and South Central Zones, Dr Hari Om Gandhi
12:51 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Deep depression near TN-Puducherry coast moves northward, now 40km from shore
The Deep Depression (remnant of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah) over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts moved slowly northwards at a speed of 05 kmph during the past 6 hours and lay centered at 0830 hrs IST today, 01 December 2025, over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of the westcentral Bay of Bengal, North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh coasts, near latitude 12.8°N and longitude 80.6°E. It was located about 50 km east-southeast of Chennai, 130 km northeast of Puducherry, 150 km northeast of Cuddalore, and 200 km south-southeast of Nellore. The minimum distance of the centre of the deep depression from the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts is about 40 km.
12:25 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Heavy rains batter Tiruvallur, several Tamil Nadu districts
Heavy rains lashed Tiruvallur and multiple other districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. Several regions across the state recorded intense rainfall after the cyclone made landfall. Chennai experienced strong winds, heavy downpours, high tidal activity, and visible damage along the Marina Beach stretch.
11:59 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to weaken into a low-pressure area within the next two hours, says IMD, forecasting very heavy rains (Orange Alert) for Chennai and Tiruvallur.
11:25 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Floods cut off Karuppapulam village, submerge 100+ acres of paddy fields
Flooding in the Manangkondan River in Nagapattinam district has cut off road access to Karuppapulam village, submerging over 100 acres of paddy fields and causing extensive agricultural losses.
11:10 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: According to the Met department, the Deep Depression (remnant of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah) over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts moved northwards with the speed of 10 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of today, over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of westcentral Bay of Bengal, North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh coasts.
10:48 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Light rain continues along the coast of coastal areas in Thiruvallur as Cyclone Ditwah weakens, a yellow alert remains in force.
10:28 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Rain lashes Chennai as Cyclone Ditwah weakens; heavy downpours continue, administration remains on alert
10:15 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Heavy rainfall expected in key districts of Andhra Pradesh
Light to moderate rains are expected at many places along coastal Andhra Pradesh, with heavy rainfall likely at isolated locations in Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna, West Godavari, and Konaseema districts on Monday. Squally winds with speeds of 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are likely to prevail along the coast.
10:05 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Deep depression to linger over Bay of Bengal, moderate rain in TN
The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is moving north at 10 kmph and is expected to weaken further into a depression by noon on December 1, remaining largely stationary for the next 24 hours, according to IMD.
10:04 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Moderate eainfall across several districts
Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Ranipet experienced moderate downpour on Monday due to the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah. The system remains close to the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts.
09:45 (IST) Dec 01
WATCH: Rain lashes Chennai after weakening of Cyclone Ditwah, heavy downpours continue as the remnant storm brings showers across the city and administration remains on alert.
09:41 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Deep depression (remnant of Cyclone Ditwah) moves north; centre near Chennai, Puducherry, Nellore
The Deep Depression (remnant of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah) over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts moved northwards at a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours. As of 0530 hrs IST on 01 December 2025, it was centered over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of west-central Bay of Bengal, North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh coasts, near latitude 12.8°N and longitude 80.6°E — about 50 km east-southeast of Chennai, 130 km northeast of Puducherry, 150 km northeast of Cuddalore, and 200 km south-southeast of Nellore.
09:27 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Cyclone Ditwah triggers heavy rain; schools shut, administration on high alert, residents urged to stay indoors, avoid sea, and move to safe zones in Nellore
09:10 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Fishermen are advised not to venture into the West Central Bay of Bengal or along and off the Andhra Pradesh coast until December 2.
08:53 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Strong winds, high tides, and a wave of destruction seen at Chennai's Marina Beach, in the aftermath of cyclone Ditwah
08:43 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Cyclone Ditwah weakened into a deep depression, and the weather system would be centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
08:39 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Heavy rains lash Tiruvallur district in the aftermath of cyclone Ditwah
08:26 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: AIADMK state secretary Anbazhagan has demanded that the government provide Rs 10,000 in relief to red-card families and Rs 5,000 to yellow-card families affected by the heavy rains.
08:19 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah: Tamil Nadu reports 3 deaths as storm drenches state; Sri Lanka devastated with 330+ dead
Cyclone Ditwah left three dead in Tamil Nadu and inflicted far deeper tragedy in Sri Lanka, where the toll soared beyond 330 and thousands were pushed from their homes, while Chennai was spared the forecast pounding after the storm's core collapsed and veered away from the shoreline.TN revenue minister KKSSR Ramachandran said Sunday that two died in wall collapses in Tuticorin and Thanjavur, and one from electrocution in Mayiladuthurai.
Read more07:58 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: 375 pregnant women shifted to hospitals amid cyclone Ditwah alert in Andhra
Andhra Pradesh authorities have identified nearly 7,900 pregnant women nearing delivery in districts expected to receive heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah, and 375 of them have already been shifted to hospitals as a precautionary measure. Andhra Pradesh Medical, Health and Family Welfare Commissioner Veerapandian said the department is working to relocate the remaining women to nearby hospitals to ensure timely medical care.
07:26 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Rainfall to intensify in Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intensified rainfall on Monday morning across parts of Rayalaseema and the south coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. A red alert has been issued for Nellore and Prakasam districts, with predictions of extremely heavy rainfall during this period.
07:26 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Farmers brace for crop loss, squally winds expected
Heavy rains accompanied by gales are likely to impact farmers in Rayalaseema and south coastal Andhra Pradesh on Sunday night and Monday. Squally winds reaching 45–55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, are expected initially before gradually decreasing. Along and off north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, winds of 35–45 kmph with gusts up to 55 kmph are likely on Monday.
07:26 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Cauvery Delta farmers seek national calamity tag
Farmers in the Cauvery delta districts have urged the Union government to declare the cyclone-induced damage as a national calamity. Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised against venturing into the south Andhra Pradesh coast until Tuesday.
07:25 (IST) Dec 01
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: Nagapattinam records heaviest rainfall in Tamil Nadu
Nagapattinam district reported the highest rainfall in Tamil Nadu, recording an average of 12.2 cm from Saturday to Sunday morning. It was followed by Mayiladuthurai (11.7 cm), Tiruvarur (9.6 cm), and Thanjavur (8.2 cm). Rainfall levels dropped sharply from Sunday morning as Cyclone Ditwah continued its northward movement.
23:07 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah weakens to deep depression near Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast
Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a deep depression and is expected to be centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal, within about 20 km of the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts by the morning of December 1, the Regional Meteorological Centre said.
In its latest update, the weather office said the system is currently positioned around 80 km east of Cuddalore, 130 km northeast of Karaikal, 90 km east-southeast of Puducherry, 180 km northeast of Vedaranyam and 140 km southeast of Chennai.
"The minimum distance of the centre of the cyclone from north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts is about 80 km. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and weaken into a depression around morning of tomorrow (December 1)" a bulletin issued by the Met office said late on Sunday night, as cited by PTI.
"The cyclone is moving at a speed of 5 kmph and the system would be centred over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 40 km and 20 km from the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline by the morning of tomorrow, December 1," the bulletin added.
In its latest update, the weather office said the system is currently positioned around 80 km east of Cuddalore, 130 km northeast of Karaikal, 90 km east-southeast of Puducherry, 180 km northeast of Vedaranyam and 140 km southeast of Chennai.
"The minimum distance of the centre of the cyclone from north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts is about 80 km. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and weaken into a depression around morning of tomorrow (December 1)" a bulletin issued by the Met office said late on Sunday night, as cited by PTI.
"The cyclone is moving at a speed of 5 kmph and the system would be centred over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 40 km and 20 km from the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline by the morning of tomorrow, December 1," the bulletin added.
22:32 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah: 375 pregnant women shifted to hospitals amid cyclone Ditwah Alert in Andhra
The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday said nearly 7,900 pregnant women close to delivery have been identified in districts expected to receive heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah. Of them, 375 have already been shifted to hospitals as a precaution.
Medical, Health, and Family Welfare Commissioner Veerapandian added that efforts are underway to move the remaining women to nearby hospitals to ensure timely care, as cited by PTI.
"A total of 7,871 pregnant women due for delivery soon have been identified, and 375 of them have already been shifted to hospitals as a safety measure," Veerapandian said through a statement.
Medical, Health, and Family Welfare Commissioner Veerapandian added that efforts are underway to move the remaining women to nearby hospitals to ensure timely care, as cited by PTI.
"A total of 7,871 pregnant women due for delivery soon have been identified, and 375 of them have already been shifted to hospitals as a safety measure," Veerapandian said through a statement.
21:13 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka flood, landslide toll rises to 334
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has climbed to at least 334 across Sri Lanka, while nearly 400 people remain missing, the Disaster Management Centre said on Sunday, as cited by AFP.
Although rainfall has eased after a week of relentless downpours, large parts of low-lying Colombo remain inundated, and more than a million people have been affected by the disaster, officials said.
Although rainfall has eased after a week of relentless downpours, large parts of low-lying Colombo remain inundated, and more than a million people have been affected by the disaster, officials said.
20:36 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah: Over 320 Indian passengers stranded due to Ditwah evacuated from Sri Lanka
Over 320 Indian nationals stranded at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport due to severe weather in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka were flown back home on Sunday via IAF and commercial flights.
The evacuation of 323 Indians was coordinated by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force and other relevant authorities, as cited by PTI.
The evacuation of 323 Indians was coordinated by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force and other relevant authorities, as cited by PTI.
20:34 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah expected to weaken into deep depression late on Sunday: Met Office
Cyclone Ditwah is expected to weaken into a deep depression and is likely to be centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal, approximately 30 km from the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by midnight Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said.
In its latest update, the Met office reported that Cyclone Ditwah is currently located about 90 km southeast of Cuddalore, 120 km northeast of Karaikal, 90 km southeast of Puducherry, 170 km northeast of Vedaranniyam, and 150 km southeast of Chennai.
"The minimum distance of the centre of the cyclone from north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts is about 80 km. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and weaken into a deep depression during the next 3 hours." the bulletin issued by MET office said on Sunday evening, as cited by PTI.
In its latest update, the Met office reported that Cyclone Ditwah is currently located about 90 km southeast of Cuddalore, 120 km northeast of Karaikal, 90 km southeast of Puducherry, 170 km northeast of Vedaranniyam, and 150 km southeast of Chennai.
"The minimum distance of the centre of the cyclone from north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts is about 80 km. It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and weaken into a deep depression during the next 3 hours." the bulletin issued by MET office said on Sunday evening, as cited by PTI.
19:23 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah triggers heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh; Tirumala temple lashed by downpour
18:46 (IST) Nov 30
IAF Mi-17s rescue 24 stranded passengers in Sri Lanka, airlift critical casualties amid landslides
A hybrid rescue mission was carried out by Mi-17 helicopters on Sunday to evacuate stranded passengers in Sri Lanka. A Garud commando was winched down into a restricted area and guided the group to a designated helipad at Kotmale via a cross-country route. Once contact was established at the helipad, 24 passengers were airlifted to Colombo, including 12 Indians, 10 foreign nationals and two Sri Lankans.
Additionally, three critically injured individuals were flown to Colombo for medical care. Earlier in the day, 40 Sri Lankan Army personnel were also airlifted from the Diyathalawa Army Camp to the Kotmale helipad in the landslide-affected region, the MEA and IAF said.
Additionally, three critically injured individuals were flown to Colombo for medical care. Earlier in the day, 40 Sri Lankan Army personnel were also airlifted from the Diyathalawa Army Camp to the Kotmale helipad in the landslide-affected region, the MEA and IAF said.
18:34 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah triggers turbulent sea conditions along Andhra coast
18:28 (IST) Nov 30
400 Indian passengers stranded due to Ditwah evacuated from Sri Lanka
At least 400 Indian nationals stranded at Colombo airport due to severe weather in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka were flown back to India on Sunday.
Sri Lankan officials said around 150 passengers were sent to Delhi on a C-130 flight, while about 250 were flown to Trivandrum on an IL-76 aircraft from Bandaranaike International Airport. Both aircraft had arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday, carrying food and humanitarian aid for victims of the flash floods, as cited by PTI.
Sri Lankan officials said around 150 passengers were sent to Delhi on a C-130 flight, while about 250 were flown to Trivandrum on an IL-76 aircraft from Bandaranaike International Airport. Both aircraft had arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday, carrying food and humanitarian aid for victims of the flash floods, as cited by PTI.
18:23 (IST) Nov 30
TN ready to support cyclone affected Sri Lanka: CM Stalin
Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said the Tamil Nadu government is ready to lend a helping hand to cyclone-wrecked Sri Lanka, by providing food and medicine, through the Union government.
Stalin said he has directed Chief Secretary N Muruganandam to form a committee of officials to work in coordination with the Central government in this regard, as cited by PTI.
Meanwhile, the CM said that steps were taken by the state's Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils to safely bring back home passengers from Tamil Nadu stranded in Sri Lanka, and in the first phase, as many as 177 people, including 4 children and 60 women, were brought back to the state on Sunday morning.
Stalin said he has directed Chief Secretary N Muruganandam to form a committee of officials to work in coordination with the Central government in this regard, as cited by PTI.
Meanwhile, the CM said that steps were taken by the state's Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils to safely bring back home passengers from Tamil Nadu stranded in Sri Lanka, and in the first phase, as many as 177 people, including 4 children and 60 women, were brought back to the state on Sunday morning.
18:20 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah: NDRF team deployed in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore
As Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal and heavy to extremely heavy rain batters coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, an NDRF team has been deployed in Nellore as a precautionary measure.
"An NDRF team from the NDRF 10th battalion has been stationed in Nellore as a precautionary measure of Cyclone Ditwah, which started from the Bay of Bengal. This team has 30 rescuers in total... Our team is in continuous contact with the district and state administrations... There has been no loss of any kind because of this cyclone yet...," assistant commander, NDRF, Pavan was quoted as saying by ANI.
Earlier, the Nellore district administration was placed on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah approached. Several areas recorded heavy rainfall on Sunday morning, and heavy rain in the upper catchment has led to a strong inflow of water into the Somasila reservoir. As a result, the Penna River is flowing forcefully with the increased floodwater.
"An NDRF team from the NDRF 10th battalion has been stationed in Nellore as a precautionary measure of Cyclone Ditwah, which started from the Bay of Bengal. This team has 30 rescuers in total... Our team is in continuous contact with the district and state administrations... There has been no loss of any kind because of this cyclone yet...," assistant commander, NDRF, Pavan was quoted as saying by ANI.
Earlier, the Nellore district administration was placed on high alert as Cyclone Ditwah approached. Several areas recorded heavy rainfall on Sunday morning, and heavy rain in the upper catchment has led to a strong inflow of water into the Somasila reservoir. As a result, the Penna River is flowing forcefully with the increased floodwater.
18:17 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah to intensify rainfall across Andhra: IMD
The IMD on Sunday said Cyclone Ditwah, currently positioned over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to bring increased rainfall to several districts of Andhra Pradesh.
The system has moved nearly northward over the past six hours and was centred at latitude 11.4 degrees north and longitude 80.6 degrees east, close to the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts, as cited by ANI.
"Cyclone Ditwah, currently located over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to significantly enhance rainfall activity across multiple districts of Andhra Pradesh," IMD said through a press release.
The system has moved nearly northward over the past six hours and was centred at latitude 11.4 degrees north and longitude 80.6 degrees east, close to the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coasts, as cited by ANI.
"Cyclone Ditwah, currently located over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to significantly enhance rainfall activity across multiple districts of Andhra Pradesh," IMD said through a press release.
15:29 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: 38 relief camps set up across vulnerable Tamil Nadu districts
Additionally, revenue minister Ramachandran discussed the state's preparedness in view of Cyclone Ditwah, stating that 38 relief camps have been established across vulnerable districts. Nine have been established in Pudukkottai, two each in Mayiladuthurai and Ramanathapuram, four in Tiruvarur, two in Thanjavur, 10 in Nagapattinam, one each in Ranipet and Chengalpattu, and seven in Viluppuram, collectively accommodating 2,391 people.
15:02 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Telecom dept sets up 24X7 control room to safeguard network connectivity during cyclone Ditwah threat
The Department of Telecom has established a 24×7 control room and implemented extensive measures to ensure the resilience of communication networks in anticipation of Cyclone Ditwah, an official statement said on Sunday. The cyclonic storm has already brought rainfall to several parts of Tamil Nadu and is expected to move parallel to the northern Tamil Nadu coastline and neighbouring Puducherry over the next 24 hours.
14:45 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Chennai records 2.94 cm rainfall in 24 hours
The city recorded an average 2.94 cm of rainfall in the 24 hours between 5:30 am on November 29 and 5:30 am on November 30, with Ennore receiving the highest at 5.58 cm, followed by Madhavaram (4.92 cm) and Medavakkam Junction (4.4 cm), according to GCC’s control centre.
14:35 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: 149 cattle dead, 57,000 hectares of farmland affected
As many as 149 cattle have died and 57,000 hectares of farmland have been affected in the delta districts, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said. He added that 28 disaster response teams, including SDRF and NDRF, are on standby, with an additional 10 teams arriving in Tamil Nadu from other states to assist in relief efforts.
14:21 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Strong winds, rough seas hit Puducherry
Strong winds and rough seas lashed the Puducherry coast as Cyclone Ditwah edged closer, prompting authorities to issue warnings and implement precautionary measures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, with the cyclonic storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving northwards at seven kmph, posing a serious threat to northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining southern Andhra Pradesh coasts.
14:05 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live Updates: Around 500 acres of rice crops were damaged due to Cyclone
13:53 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclone Ditwah News Live Updates: 177 Tamil Nadu residents repatriated from Sri Lanka in first phase of evacuation
A total of 177 Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Sri Lanka, including 113 men, 60 women, and 4 children, were brought back on Sunday in the first phase of the evacuation coordinated by the Department for Welfare and Rehabilitation of Non-Resident Tamils.
13:42 (IST) Nov 30
Cyclonic storm Ditwah lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal, off the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast. It has been moving at a speed of 12 kilometres per hour for the last six hours. It is currently about 100 kilometres east-southeast of Cuddalore, 110 kilometres southeast of Puducherry, and 180 kilometres south-southeast of Chennai.
IMD official S Stella
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Cyclone Ditwah Live: Cyclone Ditwah is closing in on the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coastline, with the IMD warning that it will move to within 60 km by midnight, 50 km by early morning, and 25 km by tomorrow evening. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected across Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villuppuram, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry–Karaikal, while Chennai may see intermittent rain. Residents have been advised to remain indoors, avoid coastal areas, and follow official guidelines. Fishermen are strictly warned against venturing into the sea.
The cyclone has caused destruction in parts of the Cauvery Delta and Rameswaram, while Andhra Pradesh prepares for four days of heavy rainfall from November 30 to December 3. APSDMA has warned of significant showers in Tirupati, Chittoor, Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa, and Annamayya districts.
Air India has issued a travel advisory cautioning passengers of possible disruptions due to strong winds and rain, and Chennai Airport has cancelled 47 flights scheduled for Sunday—36 domestic and 11 international—with more likely if the weather worsens.
Meanwhile, India has deployed 80 NDRF personnel and rescue dogs to Sri Lanka, which has suffered severe flooding and widespread damage due to Cyclone Ditwah.
The cyclone has caused destruction in parts of the Cauvery Delta and Rameswaram, while Andhra Pradesh prepares for four days of heavy rainfall from November 30 to December 3. APSDMA has warned of significant showers in Tirupati, Chittoor, Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa, and Annamayya districts.
Air India has issued a travel advisory cautioning passengers of possible disruptions due to strong winds and rain, and Chennai Airport has cancelled 47 flights scheduled for Sunday—36 domestic and 11 international—with more likely if the weather worsens.
Meanwhile, India has deployed 80 NDRF personnel and rescue dogs to Sri Lanka, which has suffered severe flooding and widespread damage due to Cyclone Ditwah.
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