Cyclone Ditwah: IMD Issues Rainfall Alert For 5 States As Storm Moves Towards Indian Coast
India is bracing for another intense weather system as Cyclone Ditwah builds strength over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over the next five days. Here’s the full status and state-wise impact of the cyclonic storm.
Cyclone Ditwah: What’s Happening?
After the weakening of Cyclone Senyar, a new threat named ‘Ditwah’ has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal, moving slowly towards the Sri Lanka coast. According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm is travelling northwestwards and is expected to influence several Indian states with widespread rainfall.
The IMD said Cyclone Ditwah was moving “with the speed of 8 kmph during past 6 hours”, and was located near latitude 7.9°N and longitude 81.3°E around 11:30 pm on 27 November 2025. The storm is positioned:
Which States Will Be Affected?
The impact of Cyclone Ditwah is expected to peak on 30 November, bringing heavy rainfall to multiple states. The IMD forecast indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall over:
Tamil Nadu is likely to witness isolated extremely heavy rainfall today and tomorrow as the cyclonic circulation intensifies.
Tamil Nadu Alerts
IMD has placed several districts under an orange alert, including:
Kanyakumari, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Thoothukkudi and Tirunelveli.
Sivaganga, Tenkasi and Virudhunagar districts are under a yellow alert for tomorrow.
Rainfall Forecast for Other States
Thunderstorm and lightning warnings remain in effect across these regions as the Cyclone Ditwah weather system continues to strengthen.
IMD Thunderstorm Advisory
In its latest bulletin dated 27 November, the IMD added,
“Thunderstorm with lightning very likely over Tamil Nadu during 27th November–01st December; over Kerala & Mahe during 27th–29th; Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam during 28th November–01st December; North interior Karnataka on 30th & South Interior Karnataka on 29th & 30th November.”
As the cyclone moves further inland, residents are advised to stay updated with IMD alerts and avoid travel during intense rainfall spells.
Cyclone Ditwah: What’s Happening?
After the weakening of Cyclone Senyar, a new threat named ‘Ditwah’ has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal, moving slowly towards the Sri Lanka coast. According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm is travelling northwestwards and is expected to influence several Indian states with widespread rainfall.
The IMD said Cyclone Ditwah was moving “with the speed of 8 kmph during past 6 hours”, and was located near latitude 7.9°N and longitude 81.3°E around 11:30 pm on 27 November 2025. The storm is positioned:
- 8 km northwest of Batticaloa (Sri Lanka)
- 80 km south of Trincomalee (Sri Lanka)
- 200 km north-northeast of Hambantota (Sri Lanka)
- 480 km south-southeast of Puducherry (India)
- 580 km south-southeast of Chennai (India)
Which States Will Be Affected?
The impact of Cyclone Ditwah is expected to peak on 30 November, bringing heavy rainfall to multiple states. The IMD forecast indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall over:
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu is likely to witness isolated extremely heavy rainfall today and tomorrow as the cyclonic circulation intensifies.
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Tamil Nadu Alerts
IMD has placed several districts under an orange alert, including:
Kanyakumari, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Thoothukkudi and Tirunelveli.
Sivaganga, Tenkasi and Virudhunagar districts are under a yellow alert for tomorrow.
Rainfall Forecast for Other States
- Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema: Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall till 2 December.
- Kerala: Isolated extremely heavy rainfall on 30 November; heavy rainfall likely till 29 November.
- Telangana: Heavy rainfall expected on 30 November and 1 December.
- South Interior Karnataka: Heavy rainfall likely on 29 November.
Thunderstorm and lightning warnings remain in effect across these regions as the Cyclone Ditwah weather system continues to strengthen.
IMD Thunderstorm Advisory
In its latest bulletin dated 27 November, the IMD added,
“Thunderstorm with lightning very likely over Tamil Nadu during 27th November–01st December; over Kerala & Mahe during 27th–29th; Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam during 28th November–01st December; North interior Karnataka on 30th & South Interior Karnataka on 29th & 30th November.”
As the cyclone moves further inland, residents are advised to stay updated with IMD alerts and avoid travel during intense rainfall spells.
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