Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: IMD Hoists Danger Signal 5 As Storm Nears Tamil Nadu; 47 Flights Cancelled, Relief Teams Deployed

In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move northwards along the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts and is expected to avoid making landfall.

While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Cuddalore and Puducherry on Sunday morning, the overall nowcast for Tamil Nadu shows a yellow alert. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Cuddalore and Puducherry, as per the latest IMD update.

According to the IMD latest update, Cyclone Ditwah is expected to move northwards parallel to the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts over the next 24 hours. "It is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts during next 24 hours. While moving northwards the cyclonic storm will be centered over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 70 km and 30 km from the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline by noon and evening of today, the 30th November respectively," the IMD said. 

The district administration is on high alert due to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused heavy rainfall in several areas. Floodwater from upper catchment areas has led to a strong inflow of floodwater into the Somasila reservoir, causing the Penna River to flow strongly, news agency ANI reported.

Cyclone Ditwah, which moved out of Sri Lanka on Saturday afternoon, caused widespread devastation. The Disaster Management Centre reported 159 deaths and 203 people missing following a week of heavy rains brought by the storm.

In view of Cyclone Ditwah moving closer to the Tamil Nadu coast. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a review of preparedness measures with the General Manager and teams of Southern Railways. The review aimed to ensure minimal disruption to rail services and safety of passengers in coastal areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised Danger Signal Number 5 (D-V) at Cuddalore port in anticipation of Cyclone Ditwah. Signal 5 indicates that a cyclonic storm of slight to moderate intensity is expected to cross the coast, with the port positioned to its left.,

#WATCH | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) hoists Danger Signal Number 5 (D-V) in view of #CycloneDitwah

Signal 5 means a cyclonic storm of slight or moderate intensity will cross the coast, keeping the port to its left.

As per IMD, the Cyclonic… pic.twitter.com/JIE3xCOe33, — ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), districts under alert include Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kancheepuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Ranipet, Thanjavur, Nilgiris, Thiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Tiruppur, Tiruvannamalai, and Viluppuram, along with Puducherry and Karaikal areas.,

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai, Cuddalore, and several other districts in Tamil Nadu for 30 November, warning residents to stay vigilant and follow weather updates closely.

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning as Cyclone Ditwah moved closer to the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast and is expected to make landfall today. "The Cyclonic storm over the southwest Bay of Bengal is moving north–northwest and is expected near the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–South Andhra Pradesh coast by early November 30. Residents are advised to follow safety instructions and stay indoors during severe weather," the IMD bulletin read.

As Cyclone Ditwah inches closer towards the Tamil Nadu coast, the Chennai Airport has cancelled 47 flights scheduled for Sunday in view of intense rainfall. Among the cancellations, 36 are domestic flights, while 11 are international.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the cyclonic storm is likely to move northwards parallel to the North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts during the next 24 hours.,

The Cyclonic Storm Ditwah is very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to the North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts during the next 24 hours. While moving northwards, the cyclonic storm will be centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 70 km and 30… pic.twitter.com/G5BqIAmq2P, — ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025

Strong winds and rough sea conditions were witnessed at Marina Beach in Chennai as Cyclone Ditwah intensified. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is expected to make landfall later today.

Strong winds and rough seas were witnessed in Puducherry on Sunday morning as Cyclone Ditwah neared the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. ,

#WATCH | Puducherry: Strong winds and rough sea conditions witnessed in Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah moves closer pic.twitter.com/6AYShbPlmC, — ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025

The IMD has urged residents to stay indoors, avoid coastal areas, and follow local authorities’ instructions. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea along the affected coasts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villuppuram, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry-Karaikal areas.

28 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed to monitor the situation closely as Cyclone Ditwah inches closer toward the Indian coast.