Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Cyclone Ditwah's Remnants Bring Heavy Rain to Tamil Nadu
A big storm called Cyclone Ditwah has weakened but is still causing heavy rain in parts of India, especially in Tamil Nadu.
This rain has led to flooding in many areas, and some flights have been canceled.
The government is keeping an eye on the situation and has boats ready to help people if needed.
In Sri Lanka, the same storm caused a lot of damage, with many people losing their lives and homes.
The storm is moving away from Sri Lanka but is still affecting India.
People are being asked to be careful and check for updates.
Schools in affected areas have been closed as a precaution.
The government has set up relief centers and kitchens to help people who might need to leave their homes.
Cyclone Ditwah's remnants caused heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, leading to waterlogging and flight cancellations.
The system weakened into a deep depression and is expected to further weaken within the next 24 hours.
Boats are on standby for rescue operations in inundated areas of Chennai and Rameswaram.
The cyclone caused severe damage in Sri Lanka, with a death toll of 355 and 366 people missing.
The storm is moving northwards parallel to the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh coasts.
- Who
- Residents of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Sri Lanka
- What
- Heavy rainfall and flooding due to the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah
- When
- Continuing as of Monday, with the system expected to weaken further within the next 24 hours
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh coasts in India, and Sri Lanka
- Why
- The remnants of Cyclone Ditwah are causing heavy rainfall and flooding in the region
- Location
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh coasts, Sri Lanka
- Impact
- Heavy rainfall, waterlogging, flight cancellations, and severe damage in Sri Lanka
- Current Status
- Weakened into a deep depression
- Movement
- Moving northwards parallel to the coasts
- Expected Duration
- Next 24 hours
- Rescue Preparedness
- Boats on standby for rescue operations
- Affected Areas
- Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Ranipet, and Rameswaram
- Sri Lanka Death Toll
- 355
- Missing in Sri Lanka
- 366
- India Death Toll
- 3
- Rainfall in Nungambakkam
- 9 cm in 11 hours
- Relief Centres
- 215
- Community Kitchens
- 111
- Pumps Deployed
- 700+
- Emergency Personnel
- 350+
- Vehicles Mobilised
- 480+
Sources
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