Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Cyclone Ditwah Approaches India's Eastern Coast
A big storm called Cyclone Ditwah is moving towards India.
It started near Sri Lanka and is moving slowly towards the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh.
The weather department says it will reach these places by the morning of November 30.
They have warned that there will be very heavy rain and strong winds in these areas.
The government is asking people to stay safe and avoid going outside unless it's necessary.
They have set up special rooms to help people if there is an emergency.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain to several states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana.
People are advised to stay indoors and avoid open spaces during the storm.
The storm has already caused damage in Sri Lanka, with 46 people dead and 23 missing.
Cyclone Ditwah is moving north-northwestwards at 7-10 kmph and is expected to reach the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh by the morning of November 30.
The IMD has issued a red alert for the Cauvery Delta districts and an orange alert for Puducherry, Chennai, and nearby districts, indicating extremely heavy rainfall.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh, with winds near the storm center reaching 60-80 kmph and gusts up to 90 kmph.
Authorities in Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh have advised residents to stay vigilant and take precautions, including avoiding open areas and contacting emergency services for guidance.
The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority has reviewed special initiatives for disaster management and requested all government departments to coordinate and serve the public.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, Puducherry District Collector, Andhra Pradesh authorities, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- What
- Cyclone Ditwah intensifies and moves toward India's eastern coast
- When
- November 30, 2025 (expected landfall)
- Where
- Southwest Bay of Bengal, near Sri Lanka, moving toward Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Cyclone Ditwah has intensified and is moving north-northwestwards, bringing heavy rain and strong winds
- Cyclone Name
- Ditwah
- Current Location
- Near latitude 8.1°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 50 km south of Trincomalee, 70 km northwest of Batticaloa, 460 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 560 km south-southeast of Chennai
- Movement Speed
- 7-10 kmph north-northwestwards
- Expected Landfall
- Northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh coasts
- Expected Date of Landfall
- Early morning of November 30, 2025
- Rainfall Warning
- Red alert for Cauvery Delta districts, orange alert for Puducherry, Chennai, and nearby districts
- Affected Regions
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana
- Wind Speed
- 60-80 kmph near the storm center, gusts up to 90 kmph
- Rainfall Prediction
- Extremely heavy rain (over 20 cm in 24 hours) in red alert areas, very heavy rain (11-20 cm) in orange alert areas
- Casualties in Sri Lanka
- 46 dead, 23 missing
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