Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Updated : November 28, 2025 6:42 PM IST
Cyclone Ditwah: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)on Thursday reported that Cyclone Ditwah will move towards the coast of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the South of Andhra Pradesh, which may make landfall on November 30. According to the weather forecast an extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Chennai and many southern districts due to Cyclone Ditwah. To take cognizance of the critical and unexpected situation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin inspected the State Emergency Operation Centre in Chennai and held a video conference with District Collectors.
Daily Weather Briefing English (28.11.2025)
The Cyclonic Storm Ditwah very likely to cause heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu & Puducherry during 28th -30th & over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema during 29th November-01st December. YouTube : pic.twitter.com/VcXeTFF9cB India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 28, 2025
In a media briefing, MK Stalin stated that all arrangements in Chennai are fully in place. However, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has urged residents to avoid stepping out unless it is very necessary. After reviewing the preparedness, MK Stalin said, "Very heavy rains are expected in the southern regions and delta districts on the 29th and 30th. A red alert has been issued. Accordingly, we consulted the Collectors of the affected districts through video conferencing."
Following the review, CM Stalin posted an alert on X that read, "#CycloneDitwah I have held consultations with the District Collectors of 14 districts regarding precautionary measures to protect people from the impacts and have issued instructions. 16 #SDRF teams and 12 #NDRF teams have been deployed to districts where heavy rainfall is likely to occur. All departments must coordinate and act with proper planning, which the District Collectors should ensure! I request the general public to follow the warnings from the Meteorological Department, avoid going out unnecessarily, and stay in safe places.
#CycloneDitwah 14 .
16 #SDRF 12 #NDRFpic.twitter.com/rIyhxAbehj M.K.Stalin - (@mkstalin) November 28, 2025
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) posted an alert that North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and South of Andhra Pradesh are under cyclone watch as cyclonic storm Ditwat move towards north-northwest across Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal. The Indian Meteorological Department, in its recent post shared on X, outlined a few safety tips you must carry out for staying safe during these uncertain times, which include:
Cyclonic Storm DITWAH Alert
North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the beaches of South Andhra Pradesh are under cyclone watch as Cyclonic Storm DITWAH moves north-northwest across Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal. The system is expected to cross near the coast by early pic.twitter.com/xf1shIkeed India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 28, 2025
