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 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
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 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.
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
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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