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Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: The cyclonic storm that grew out of a deep depression near Sri Lanka and formed over the Bay of Bengal on Thursday is steadily tracking north-northwest and likely to hit the Tamil Nadu coast on November 30.

The neighbouring country has suffered severe damage due to cyclonic storm 'Ditwah', as the Island has recorded a total of 123 deaths in the past few days. On the other hand, 300 Indians are stranded at Colombo airport. 

According to IMD, Cyclone Ditwah is likely to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by early November 30, with a forecast of heavy rain in the southern and Cauvery delta districts of the state from November 29 to 30.

Apart from Tamil Nadu, four other states are likely to experience the impact of the cyclonic storm. These states are Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The weather department has issued a red alert for Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Puducherry due to the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall.

The cyclonic storm has hit Sri Lanka hard, as at least 69 people have been killed so far, and several others are missing, news agency Reuters reported.

Cyclone Ditwah is currently moving at 8 km/h, located approximately 300 km from Puducherry and 400 km south of Chennai.

  1. 01:37 PM, 29 Nov 2025

    Cyclone Ditwah Exited Sri Lanka

    After inflicting severe damage and causing nearly 123 deaths in Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah exited the Island on Saturday. 

  2. 12:45 PM, 29 Nov 2025

    Cyclone Ditwah Updates: 123 Killed In Sri Lanka, 300 Indians Stranded At Airport

    According to local media reports, quoting the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the death toll due to cyclone Ditwah has climbed to 123 over the past few days in Sri Lanka.  

    The Kandy District has recorded the highest number of casualties, at 51 deaths, while 67 individuals are still missing. 

  3. 11:56 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: 300 Indians Stranded In Sri Lanka

    Around 300 Indians, including nearly 150 people travelling from Dubai to India via Sri Lanka, have been stranded at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport for the last three days after Cyclone Ditwah hit the eastern part of the Island

  4. 11:35 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    India Sends NDRF Teams, Relief Material To Sri Lanka

    The Indian government has rushed rescue teams and relief material to Sri Lanka after cyclonic storm Ditwah, which caused severe damage to the country, with at least 69 lives lost due to the atmospheric system. 

    As per the NDRF,  two teams comprising 80 rescuers were sent to Sri Lanka early on Friday on the instructions of the Central government. Apart from manpower, India sent about 21 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, mattresses, dignity kits and other essential items. 

  5. 11:30 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    India Extends Help To Cyclone Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka Under Operation 'Sagar-Bandu'

    The Indian government, along with expressing sorrow over the loss of lives and damages due to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, has also decided to extend help to ease to recovery of the country. India has announced operation 'Sagar-Bandhu' to send rescue teams and relief material to the neighbouring country. 

  6. 11:27 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Chennai Airport Cancels 54 Flights

    Keeping the safety of passengers in view, the Chennai airport authorities have announced the cancellation of 54 flights at Chennai airport. The cancelled flights included both arrival and departure. 

  7. 11:22 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Reviews Situation

    The Chief Minister, MK Stalin, met with the officials on Thursday to review special initiatives undertaken for disaster management. On the other hand, the weather department has urged the fishermen not to wander around coastal regions and to maintain a distance from the water bodies. 

  8. 11:21 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    Tamil Nadu Announces Holiday On November 29

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that several districts of Tamil Nadu are likely to witness heavy rainfall in the upcoming days due to Cyclone Ditwah.

    As part of this, the schools and other educational institutions will also remain closed on November 29.

  9. 11:21 AM, 29 Nov 2025

    Yemen Names Cyclonic Storm As 'Ditwah'

    According to the roster, listing the names of tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean, the name ‘Ditwah’ is submitted by Yemen.