Cyclone Ditvaha Live: Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday.
Cyclone Ditvah Live Updates: Heavy rains and strong winds lashed parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday as cyclonic storm ‘Ditvah’ over the Bay of Bengal moved towards India’s eastern coastal areas. Red alert was declared for parts of Tamil Nadu as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
According to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm over the Bay of Bengal continued to move northwards at a speed of about 5 kmph in the last 6 hours. It remained situated in the same area about 80 km east of Karaikal in Puducherry.
Cyclone Ditwah Live | key points
- Rain and strong winds in Tamil Nadu: The IMD said there is a possibility of heavy rains along with strong winds in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as the cyclonic storm approaches the Indian coastline on Sunday.
- Cyclone Ditvah nears Indian coastline: According to the weather agency, the storm is expected to remain over the southwest Bay of Bengal at a close of about 50 km and 25 km off the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast during early morning and later evening on Sunday.
- IMD’s latest update on Cyclone Ditvah: In a post on Twitter, the IMD said the storm moved at a speed of 7 kmph in the last 6 hours. It was located about 90 km east north east of Karaikal (India), 120 km north east of Vedaranyam (India), 130 km south east of Puducherry (India), 170 km north north east of Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and 220 km south south east of Chennai (India) at 05:30 IST on November 30.
- Red alert in Tamil Nadu: A red alert was issued by the IMD when the storm moved northwards at a speed of 7 km per hour. The Regional Meteorological Center in Chennai has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in one or two areas over Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
- Orange alert in Chennai: As per the warning issued for November 30, IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Flights canceled at Chennai airport: Chennai airport authorities have canceled around 47 flights due to weather disturbances. This included 36 domestic flights and 11 international flights.
- Disaster response teams on standby: The district administration has kept disaster response teams on standby. Due to incessant rains, paddy fields have been submerged in water in many districts, raising concerns about possible crop loss.
- Water logging and difficult sea conditions: Heavy rains led to severe waterlogging in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, affecting daily routine. In Puducherry, officials said sea conditions were rough. Videos from the Union Territory show strong waves and high tides caused by the cyclone.
According to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm over the Bay of Bengal continued to move northwards at a speed of about 5 kmph in the last 6 hours. It remained situated in the same area about 80 km east of Karaikal in Puducherry.
Cyclone Ditwah Live | key points
- Rain and strong winds in Tamil Nadu: The IMD said there is a possibility of heavy rains along with strong winds in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as the cyclonic storm approaches the Indian coastline on Sunday.
- Cyclone Ditvah nears Indian coastline: According to the weather agency, the storm is expected to remain over the southwest Bay of Bengal at a close of about 50 km and 25 km off the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast during early morning and later evening on Sunday.
- IMD’s latest update on Cyclone Ditvah: In a post on Twitter, the IMD said the storm moved at a speed of 7 kmph in the last 6 hours. It was located about 90 km east north east of Karaikal (India), 120 km north east of Vedaranyam (India), 130 km south east of Puducherry (India), 170 km north north east of Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and 220 km south south east of Chennai (India) at 05:30 IST on November 30.
- Red alert in Tamil Nadu: A red alert was issued by the IMD when the storm moved northwards at a speed of 7 km per hour. The Regional Meteorological Center in Chennai has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in one or two areas over Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
- Orange alert in Chennai: As per the warning issued for November 30, IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Flights canceled at Chennai airport: Chennai airport authorities have canceled around 47 flights due to weather disturbances. This included 36 domestic flights and 11 international flights.
- Disaster response teams on standby: The district administration has kept disaster response teams on standby. Due to incessant rains, paddy fields have been submerged in water in many districts, raising concerns about possible crop loss.
- Water logging and difficult sea conditions: Heavy rains led to severe waterlogging in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, affecting daily routine. In Puducherry, officials said sea conditions were rough. Videos from the Union Territory show strong waves and high tides caused by the cyclone.
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November 30, 2025 10:17:59 am First
Cyclone Ditvaah Live Updates: Strong winds hit Chennai’s Marina Beach
Cyclone Ditvaha Live Updates: Cyclone Ditvaha has brought high waves to Chennai’s popular Marina Beach, along with strong winds along the coast. Even under these circumstances, many people have gathered to watch the crashing waves.
Specifically, the IMD has urged residents to stay indoors, avoid visiting coastal areas and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
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Cyclone Ditvaha live updates: Death toll from Sri Lanka floods rises to 159
Cyclone Ditvaha live updates: Sri Lankan authorities battled rising floodwaters in parts of the capital on Sunday after powerful cyclone ‘Ditvaha’ swept across the country, killing at least 159 people.
The death toll has reached 159 while another 203 people are missing after a week of heavy rains caused by Cyclone Ditvaha, which moved away from Sri Lanka on Saturday, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said.
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Cyclone Ditvaha live updates: Tourists in Puducherry share experiences before the storm
Cyclone Ditvaha Live Updates: Tourists in Puducherry share their experiences as the cyclone is reported to be getting closer. “We came to Puducherry yesterday to travel. The rains caused by the cyclone have made it difficult for us to move around. We also have small children with us, so it is a bit difficult to travel,” Bunty Prasad, a tourist, told ANI.
Another tourist said, “We came to Puducherry yesterday for our trip, but suddenly we came to know about the cyclone and for our safety, they (officials) are not allowing us to go inside the sea. We are following the rules, standing at a safe place, and not going inside. We will leave today.”
November 30, 2025 10:05:52 am First
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: What does ‘Ditwah’ mean?
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: The name “Ditwah” means “lagoon” and was proposed by Yemen as part of the cyclone naming system.
It refers to the Detwa Lagoon on the island of Socotra in Yemen, which is known for its distinctive coastal environment.
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Cyclone Ditvaha Live Updates: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan writes letter to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
Cyclone Ditvaha Live Updates: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar offering all necessary assistance from the state to Indians stranded at the Colombo airport due to Cyclone Ditvaha.
He said the Indian passengers have been stranded there for the last three days without adequate food, water and basic amenities. The Chief Minister said many travelers were using Colombo as a main stopover to return home or go abroad and were currently in trouble.
November 30, 2025 9:58:00 am First
Ditvah cyclone live updates: Heavy rain warning in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Ditvah Cyclone Live Updates: The Regional Meteorological Center in Chennai has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with extremely heavy rainfall at one or two areas over Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Meanwhile, light to moderate rain is also likely over many parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and Karaikal region, along with thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places.
November 30, 2025 9:51:54 am First
Ditwah cyclone live updates: What did IMD say in the latest bulletin?
Ditwah Cyclone Live Updates: According to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm continued to move almost northwards at a speed of about 5 kmph in the last 6 hours.
It remained situated in the same area about 80 km east of Karaikal in Puducherry.
The IMD said the system is expected to move northwards along the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts in the next 24 hours.
