Cyclone Ditwah Brings Danger to Tamil Nadu: Storm Nears Coast with Heavy Rains and Strong Winds
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Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which is closing in on the eastern Indian coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has hoisted a Danger Signal 5 and issued a red alert for parts of the state, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. The cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal has been moving slowly northwards, with its center located approximately 80 km east of Karaikal in Puducherry. According to the IMD, the storm is expected to make landfall in the early hours of Sunday, bringing with it heavy rainfall and strong winds that could disrupt daily life. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in several districts, including Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai. As a precautionary measure, flights have been cancelled at Chennai Airport, and disaster response teams are on standby. Waterlogging has been reported in several districts, including Thoothukudi, and sea conditions are rough in Puducherry. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu. Residents are advised to stay indoors and follow the instructions of local authorities as the cyclone approaches.
