Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry are on high-alert for more torrential rain as Cyclone Ditwah is moving towards the Indian coast. The cyclonic storm is currently centered over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu coasts, and is moving towards the North-Northwest direction. While moving northwards the cyclonic storm will be centered over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 50 km and 25 km from the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline by early Sunday morning and evening, the India Meterological Department (IMD) said.
North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the nearby beaches of south Andhra Pradesh continue to be under cyclone warning.
At least 123 people have been killed in Sri Lanka and over 100 are missing as the country battles torrential rain and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.
Here Are Highlights On Cyclone Ditwah:
Cyclone Ditwah: Dos And Don'ts When Indoors During Cyclone
- Switch off electrical mains and gas supply to prevent fires or gas leaks.
- Close doors and windows to protect against strong winds. Evacuate if your house is unsafe, weak, or in a flood-prone area.
- Stay updated on weather forecasts, evacuation notices, and safety instructions via trusted sources like NDTV, the IMD, and local authorities.
- Drink safe water by boiling or purifying it to avoid waterborne diseases.
- Board up windows or use storm shutters; if boards are unavailable, use paper strips on glass to reduce splinter injuries.
- Keep emergency lights, torches, food, and water within reach.
Cyclone Ditwah: What The Name Means
The name "Ditwah" means "lagoon" and was suggested by Yemen as part of the cyclone naming convention. The name specifically refers to the Detwah Lagoon on Socotra Island, Yemen, known for its unique and distinct coastal ecosystem.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the UN ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones use a pre-approved list of names provided by member countries. "Ditwah" denotes the coastline and maritime heritage of Yemen in this naming system.
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates
Extremely heavy rain is expected in multiple districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah inches closer to the eastern coastline. The cyclone is not expected to make landfall. Instead, it may weaken over the next few hours and move northwards parallel to the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated places in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema districts, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
A red alert is already in place in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Expected Damage In Tamil Nadu
- Damage to thatched houses, power and communication lines, tree fall expected
- Flooding of crop fields, inundation of low lying pockets expected
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Heavy To Extremely Heavy Rain Expected
- The India Meteorological Department forecasts extremely heavy rain in few places in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts of Tamil Nadu besides Puducherry and Karaikal
- Heavy rain forecast for Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Perambalur, Trichy, Salem, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Ranipet districts
- Windspeed to decrease from 90 kmph (this morning) to 55 to 65 kmph tomorrow morning
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: No Landfall Expected
- Cyclone Ditwah lays 160 km south of Puducherry and 250 km south of Chennai
- Cyclone Ditwah likely to move northwards parallel to north Tamil Nadu - Puducherry coasts over the next 24 hours
- Cyclone to be centred over southwest Bay of Bengal around 50 km (morning) and 25 km (evening) from Tamil Nadu - Puducherry coast
- No landfall expected
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: Cyclone Ditwah Likely To Move Parallel To North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry Coastline
The Cyclonic Storm Ditwah [Pronunciation: Ditwah] over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Sri Lanka & Tamil Nadu coasts moved nearly northwards with the speed of 05 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centered at 2330 hrs IST of yesterday, the 29th November 2025 over… pic.twitter.com/6Zu6iEs1jC
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 29, 2025
Cyclone Ditwah: NDRF, SDRF Teams On Standby, Says Tamil Nadu Minister
Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on standby and 26 rescue camps in vulnerable areas have been set up with basic arrangements.
Cyclone Ditwah Nears Vedaranyam Coast
Rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah lashed coastal areas and Cauvery delta districts in the state on Saturday, with Ramanathapuram and Nagapattinam districts bearing the brunt.
As normal life in Rameswaram and Nagapattinam was affected by continuous rain accompanied by gusty winds, State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister KK SSR Ramachandran said that 28 disaster response teams, including SDRF and NDRF teams, are on standby.
Red Alert In Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Puducherry As Cyclone Ditwah Inches Closer
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry need to brace for more torrential rains as cyclone Ditwah is moving towards the Indian coast, the chief of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today.
Cyclone Ditwah: Air India Issues Travel Advisory
Air India has said heavy rain due to Cyclone Ditwah may impact its flights operating to and from Chennai.
#TravelAdvisory
— Air India (@airindia) November 29, 2025
Heavy rain and strong winds resulting from Cyclone Ditwah may impact our flights operating to and from Chennai and some other cities in the southern India.
You are requested to check the status of your flights here https://t.co/5vemTROi62 before proceeding to…
Cyclone Ditwah to bring four days of heavy rain, winds across Andhra
The IMD forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Andhra Pradesh for four days from November 30 to December 3 under the influence of cyclonic storm Ditwah.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the cyclonic storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Sri Lanka moved northwards at a speed of 10 kmph during the past six hours and remained centred over the same region as of 11:30 am.
Under its influence, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) managing director Prakhar Jain said isolated places in Tirupati and Chittoor districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday.
Heavy rain is also expected in parts of Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa and Annamayya districts.
Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka News LIVE: Indian Navy Assists In Search And Rescue Operations In Colombo
Indian Navy is helping the Sri Lanka Air Force in the search and rescue operations after Cyclone Ditwah left a trail of destruction.
#OperationSagarBandhu
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 29, 2025
Two Chetak helicopters from @IN_R11Vikrant took off for Search and Rescue Operations with 🇱🇰 @airforcelk personnel onboard.#IndiaFirstResponder pic.twitter.com/qPhfQmQzoD
Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka News LIVE: India Sends 9 More Tonnes Of Relief Material To Colombo
Nine more tonnes of relief material have reached Colombo as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, India's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative to support flood-hit Sri Lanka.
Two search and rescue teams, comprising of 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have also landed in Colombo.
Another @IAF_MCC IL-76 aircraft lands in Colombo with:
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 29, 2025
➡️9 Tons Relief Material
➡️2 Urban Search & Rescue Teams comprising 80 National Disaster Response Force Personnel
A total of around 27 tons of relief material delivered by air and sea. More is on the way!
🇮🇳 🇱🇰… pic.twitter.com/1YKjb0duzg
Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka News LIVE: India Sets Up Emergency Help Desk In Colombo
.@IndiainSL is setting up an Emergency Help Desk at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) November 29, 2025
⚠️ Any distressed Indian citizen at 🇱🇰 airports or any part of 🇱🇰 in need of assistance may reach out to the emergency No 👉
🚨 +94 773727832. (For WhatsApp also) 🚨
High… pic.twitter.com/Ma1zMNoif7
Cyclone Ditwah: Flood-Hit Sri Lanka Declares State Of Emergency
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency throughout the island in view of the emergency situation that has emerged due to the devastation caused by floods.
According to an official gazette dated Friday and released on Saturday, the state of emergency has been declared throughout the island.
The need for speedy deployment of troops, police, the health sector, civil administration and the civil defence force to tackle the crisis situation is to be facilitated through the state of emergency, officials said.
Cyclone Ditwah: High Tides Hit Coastal Areas Of Tamil Nadu As Cyclone Ditwah Moves Closer
#WATCH | Nagore, Tamil Nadu | High tides, strong winds and rainfall hit the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu as cyclone Ditwah moves closer. pic.twitter.com/xRHD6FppWD
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2025
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: India Sends Aid To Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.
An Indian Air Force aircraft carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items reached Colombo on Saturday (November 29).
This followed an earlier consignment delivered on Friday, comprising 4.5 tonnes of dry rations and 2 tonnes of fresh rations.
Operation Sagar Bandhu commences.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 28, 2025
INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri hand over relief material at Colombo. Further steps are underway. #OperationSagarBandhu https://t.co/woMrpfRs3b pic.twitter.com/yrRCmeJsmY
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Cyclonic Storm To Be Centered Over Southwest Bay Of Bengal
The Cyclonic storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Sri Lanka moved north-northwestwards with the speed of 8 kmph during the past six hours and lay centered at 8:30 am today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of November 30, the weather department added.
"While moving north-northwestwards the cyclonic storm will be centered over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 60 km, 50 km and 25km from the Tamil Nadu coastline by midnight of today, and early morning and evening of tomorrow," IMD added.
Cyclone Ditwah: IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory | Cyclone Ditwah
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) November 29, 2025
As Cyclone Ditwah continues to move westwards, its associated rainfall and wind patterns are now affecting parts of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. As a result, flights to and from #Colombo, #Jaffna, #Pondicherry, #Tuticorin, #Trichy, #Chennai and…
Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai Airport Cancels 54 Flights
Chennai Airport authorities have cancelled 54 scheduled flights in view of the cyclone's approach and the IMD's forecast of extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next 48 hours.
The suspended services include ATR-type regional turboprop flights scheduled between Saturday morning and night. Flights to destinations such as Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thoothukudi, Salem, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Jaffna have been affected.
Both departures and arrivals have been cancelled, and airlines have advised passengers to avoid last-minute travel to the airport. Airport officials said the decision was taken after assessing the risks posed by cyclonic winds and heavy downpour.
Cyclone Ditwah Exits Sri Lanka
Cyclone Ditwah has exited Sri Lanka, leaving 123 dead, amid a trail of destruction and damage to infrastructure, entering the south Indian coastal line, meteorological officials said.
"We noticed Ditwah exiting Sri Lanka and heading towards the Indian coast," Athula Karunanayake, director general of the meteorology department, told reporters.
"However, its indirect impact with heavy rains and high speed winds will remain for some time," he added.
The official death toll at 9 am was 123 while 130 remain missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
