Cyclone Ditwah Tracker LIVE Updates: Cyclone Ditwah stayed close to the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday, moving slowly northwards and bringing the risk of strong rain across several southern states now under a red alert.
At 5:30 am, the cyclone was over the southwest Bay of Bengal, moving north at 7 kmph. It was located about 90 km east-northeast of Karaikal, 120 km northeast of Vedaranniyam, 130 km southeast of Puducherry and 220 km south-southeast of Chennai.
Red alerts have been issued in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh, with the IMD warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema, along with coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Here Are The LIVE Updates Of Cyclone Ditwah:
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Woman Killed As Wall Collapses In Tamil Nadu
A 20-year-old woman died after a wall collapsed on her house near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, even as heavy rain continued to lash parts of the state under the impact of Cyclone Ditwah.
The victim, Renuka, was the daughter of Muthuveil, a resident of Alamankurichi near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district.
According to officials, a portion of the wall of Muthuveil's motor shed collapsed due to incessant rainfall and crashed onto the roof of their adjacent house.
Renuka died on the spot. Muthuveil, his wife Seetha and their younger daughter Kanimozhi sustained injuries and were admitted to a nearby hospital.
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Red Alert In 3 Andhra Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts of Andhra Pradesh as heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely on Sunday under the impact of cyclonic storm Ditwah over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu coasts.
The IMD has issued a red alert for Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Chittoor and Tirupati districts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Andhra: Cyclone Ditwah Triggers Heavy Rains In Nellore
Nellore district administration has been put on high alert in view of Cyclone Ditwah. Several areas received heavy rainfall on Sunday morning.
Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas has led to a strong inflow of floodwater into the Somasila reservoir. As a result, the Penna River is flowing vigorously with the increased floodwater.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Cyclonic Storm Ditwah is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to the North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts during the next 24 hours.
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Rainwater Accumulated Outside Sanctum Sanctorum Of Arulmigu Vedaranyeswara Swamy Temple
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Braces For Cyclone Ditwah: Dos And Don'ts To Stay Safe
Before Cyclone Season
- Check your home for weak tiles, loose doors, and shaky windows, and repair them in advance.
- Cut or remove dead and unstable trees; store away loose items like tin sheets, tools, signboards, bricks, and garbage bins so they don't fly off in strong winds.
When Indoors During The Cyclone
- Turn off the main electricity supply and close gas valves to avoid fires or leaks.
- Shut all doors and windows securely; move to a safer place if your home is weak or flood-prone.
If Caught Outdoors During The Storm
- Stay away from damaged or unstable buildings until officials confirm they're safe.
- Move to a strong building or a designated cyclone shelter immediately.
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Strong Winds And Rough Sea Conditions In Chennai
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Rain In Several Parts Of Andhra's Nellore
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Red Alert For Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Coasts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for the north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts, as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah continues its northward trajectory over the southwest Bay of Bengal, steadily moving closer to the shoreline.
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Death Count Rises To 159 In Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities battled rising floodwaters in parts of the capital on Sunday after a powerful cyclone left a trail of destruction, killing at least 159 people acorss the country.
The northern part of Colombo was facing a major flood, as the water level in the Kelani River continued to rise, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
The death toll had reached 159, with another 203 people missing, the DMC reported, following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, which moved away from Sri Lanka on Saturday.
