Cyclone Ditwah Set to Miss Landfall: Latest Updates on Storm's Path
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Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for heavy rain and strong surface winds as Cyclone Ditwah inches closer to the coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm is now expected to bypass landfall and move northwards along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts over the next 24 hours. Heavy rains have already lashed parts of the region, causing disruptions in normal life in coastal towns like Rameswaram and Nagapattinam. Low-lying areas have been flooded, and authorities are on high alert. Cyclone Ditwah, named by Yemen, is currently situated over the southwest Bay of Bengal. The IMD has issued a red alert for the north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh coasts. The storm is expected to remain within 70 km and 30 km of the coastline by noon and evening on November 30, respectively. Weather bloggers predict that the storm will weaken into a deep depression, potentially staying in open waters for another day before dissipating near the Chennai coast without making landfall. The IMD has warned of strong surface winds of 60-70 kmph with gusts up to 80 kmph over the north coastal parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Residents are advised to be prepared for heavy to very heavy rain in several districts, including Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Puducherry. The Tamil Nadu revenue and disaster management minister has deployed 28 disaster response teams, with more expected to arrive from other states. The name 'Ditwah' refers to a lagoon in Yemen, believed to originate from the Detwah Lagoon on the northwest coast of Socotra. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the storm progresses.
