Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Cyclone Ditwah Causes Widespread Devastation
Cyclone Ditwah has caused a lot of damage in Tamil Nadu, India, and Sri Lanka.
In Tamil Nadu, thousands of acres of farmland are underwater, which has hurt the livelihoods of many farmers.
The crops that have been affected include paddy, banana, sugarcane, and betel.
Farmers are having a hard time because they can't get insurance for their crops, and the government hasn't provided enough help.
In Sri Lanka, the cyclone has caused even more destruction.
Over 465 people have died, and many are still missing.
The economic loss is estimated to be between USD 6-7 billion.
The Indian government has sent help, including a mobile field hospital and medical personnel, to assist with the relief efforts.
The situation is very serious, and both countries are working to recover from the damage.
Cyclone Ditwah has submerged thousands of acres of farmland in Tamil Nadu, affecting paddy, banana, sugarcane, and betel crops.
Farmers in Tamil Nadu are struggling to access crop insurance and timely government assistance.
In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah has resulted in 465 deaths, 366 missing, and an estimated economic loss of USD 6-7 billion.
Over 1.4 million people in Sri Lanka have been affected, with more than 233,000 sheltering in 1,441 relief centers.
India has dispatched a mobile field hospital, 73 medical personnel, and relief material to assist Sri Lanka in its recovery efforts.
- Who
- Farmers in Tamil Nadu, residents of Sri Lanka, Indian and Sri Lankan authorities
- What
- Devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah
- When
- Aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, December 3, 2025
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India and Sri Lanka
- Why
- Due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent monsoon rains
- Location
- Tamil Nadu, India and Sri Lanka
- Affected Crops
- Paddy, banana, sugarcane, betel
- Farmland Submerged
- Thousands of acres
- Economic Loss in Sri Lanka
- USD 6-7 billion
- Deaths in Sri Lanka
- 465
- Missing in Sri Lanka
- 366
- Affected People in Sri Lanka
- 1.4 million
- Relief Centers in Sri Lanka
- 1,441
- Indian Assistance
- Mobile field hospital, 73 medical personnel, relief material
Sources
Chennai weather today: Rain likely to continue, IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra too
Why Cyclone Ditwah caused large-scale damage in Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu weather alert: Heavy rain in Chennai, Nilgiris, Coimbatore; school holiday declared
IMD weather alert: Heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu to continue due to Cyclone Ditwah, northwest India braces for cold waves
Chennai, Tiruvallur Schools Closed; University Exams Postponed Amid Heavy Rainfall
Schools, Colleges Shut In Chennai Due To Rain Triggered By Cyclone Ditwah
Fog Disrupts Flights at RGIA, Ditwah Rains Lash Nellore
IMD issues alerts as Cyclone Ditwah brings more rain to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; schools shut, waterlogging worsens
Sri Lanka’s flood disaster deepens with 465 dead and 366 missing, authorities warn of USD 7 billion damage
Cyclone Ditwah: Thousands of acres farmland submerged in TN
Cyclone Ditwah causes rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh
Vijay holds TN govt responsible for severe waterlogging in state
Chennai reels under prolonged rains as Cyclone Ditwah stalls over Tamil Nadu coast
Heavy rain may continue over parts of TN, South Interior Karnataka