Cyclone Ditwah 2025 LIVE Tracker: Red Alert Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Puducherry – 123 Dead in Sri Lanka!
Landfall: Nov 30 early morning near North TN-Puducherry-South AP coast
November 29, 2025 – Cyclone Ditwah, the storm that has already claimed 123 lives and left 130 missing in Sri Lanka, is barreling towards India’s east coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds up to 90 kmph, and potential flooding. With the system intensifying, coastal districts are bracing for impact as early as tomorrow morning.
130 Missing | Thousands Displaced
India on High Alert – Stay Safe!
Cyclone Ditwah Current Status & Path
As per IMD’s latest bulletin (5:30 PM IST Nov 29), Ditwah is centered over coastal Sri Lanka and southwest Bay of Bengal, about 80 km ESE of Jaffna, 190 km SSE of Karaikal, 300 km SSE of Puducherry, and 400 km south of Chennai. Moving NNW at 7 kmph, it’s expected to intensify slightly before hitting the coast.
- Current Speed: 7 kmph (NNW)
- Landfall Time: Early Nov 30 near North TN-Puducherry-South AP
- Wind Speed: 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph
- Track: Parallel to TN coast, then into Bay of Bengal
IMD Red & Orange Alerts: Districts on Edge
The IMD has hoisted red alerts for isolated extremely heavy rain (>20 cm) in key districts:
- Red Alert (Nov 29): Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villuppuram, Chengalpattu, Puducherry-Karaikal
- Red Alert (Nov 30): Tiruvallur, Ranipet
- Orange Alert: Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Chennai, Kancheepuram
- Andhra Pradesh: South coastal & Rayalaseema – heavy rain Nov 29-Dec 1
Sri Lanka Devastation: 123 Dead, 130 Missing
Ditwah made first landfall on Sri Lanka’s east coast, causing flash floods, landslides, and gale-force winds. The toll stands at 123 dead (including 15 in a Kothmale landslide), 130 missing, and thousands displaced. International aid is pouring in, with India launching Operation Sagar Bandhu for relief.
- Landslide in Kothmale: 15 dead, 50 injured
- Floods span 4 km areas
- China, India sending teams & supplies
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Preparations
CM MK Stalin held an emergency review, deploying 16 SDRF & 12 NDRF teams. Holidays declared in red-alert zones; Chennai Airport canceled 54 flights to Madurai, Trichy, Thoothukudi.
- Schools/Colleges Closed: Perambalur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, etc.
- Fishing Banned: Till Dec 1
- Control Rooms: Active in delta districts
Andhra Pradesh on Guard
South Coastal Andhra & Rayalaseema face heavy rain Nov 29-Dec 1. Joint Collector Mogili Venkateswarlu: “Moderate rains in Nellore, but full alert.”
Safety Tips Amid Cyclone Ditwah
- Avoid coastal areas & low-lying zones
- Stock essentials: Water, food, medicines
- Follow local alerts & evacuation orders
- Secure loose objects against winds
Extremely Heavy Isolated Spots (>20 cm)
As Ditwah inches closer, prayers for Sri Lanka’s recovery and India’s safety. Stay tuned for updates – lives depend on it.
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